Mario Badescu
Cucumber Make-Up Remover Cream
Cucumber Make-Up Remover Cream
Mario Badescu
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WHAT IS IT?
Cold cream makeup remover with Cucumber Extract
FEATURES
Surfactant-free, sulfate-free, non-greasy formula, dissolves heavy and waterproof makeup, no water necessary
BEST FOR
dry, sensitive
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Free of alcohol, sulfate, phthalate
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Skin Moisturization Skin SoothingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Dissolve away heavy, long-lasting makeup with this cold cream makeup remover containing Cucumber Extract to gently refresh skin. A unique refreshing formula: simply massage the product as you would a normal cleanser, then wipe away so skin is left feeling soft and moisturized—no water necessary.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua (Water, Eau), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil/Huile Min‚Rale), Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid, Cera Alba (Beeswax, Cire D'Abeille), Cetyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum (Fragrance), Triethanolamine, Sodium Benzoate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Key Ingredients
Cucumber Extract, Beeswax
Ingredients Details
Beeswax
Common Name(s): Cera alba (white),cera flava (yellow),apis mellifera wax
CAS Number: 8012-89-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides natural wax structure and emolliency for cosmetic texture and lip balm applications.
Why It's Used: The original cosmetic wax – provides natural, hard-texture structure for lip balms, sticks, and creams with emollient skin conditioning.
How It Works: Complex mixture of esters (wax esters), hydrocarbons (hentriacontane), and fatty acids provides semi-crystalline structure. melting point 62-65°c enables stable solid products. emulsifying capacity from free cerotic acid content.
Typically Found In: Lip balms,cosmetic sticks,creams,natural cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – natural wax
Secondary Functions: Natural wax structure,occlusive conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%–30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No – honeybee-derived
Halal Status: Conditional – animal-derived; verify halal certification
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Beeswax's multi-component wax ester composition (myricyl palmitate as primary component) provides a unique crystalline structure that gives lip balms and cosmetic sticks their characteristic 'dragée' glide – different from synthetic wax esters that lack this crystalline lattice diversity.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Cucumber Extract
Common Name(s): Cucumber extract,cucumber juice
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Soothes and refreshes irritated skin with anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
Why It's Used: Classic gentle soothing botanical for sensitive skin formulations with astringent, hydrating, and depuffing properties.
How It Works: Caffeic acid inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. cucurbitacins provide anti-inflammatory activity. high water content provides hydration. ascorbic acid provides antioxidant support. silica provides mild astringency.
Typically Found In: Toners,eye gels,sensitive skin products,after-sun formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – soothing / anti-inflammatory
Secondary Functions: Gentle soothing,astringent,depuffing
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – plant-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes – particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cucumber's traditional use for puffy eyes has a physiological basis – the combination of mild astringency (silica-mediated protein contraction), anti-inflammatory (caffeic acid), and coolness (high water content evaporation) provides a triple-action depuffing effect that explains its enduring use.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12