Mario Badescu
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Mario Badescu
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WHAT IS IT?
Foaming facial exfoliant cleanser with Glycolic Acid
FEATURES
Brightening facial exfoliant, gentle for 1-3 times weekly use, addresses dullness, clogged pores, and hyperpigmentation
BEST FOR
oily
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Free of alcohol, silicon, oil
Who Is It For?
All Skin TypesWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Dullness Clogged Pores Hyperpigmentation Uneven Texture Acne-prone Skin Aging ConcernsBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser is a brightening facial exfoliant thats gentle enough to be used 1 to 3 times a week and addresses skin dullness, clogged pores, and hyperpigmentation - resulting in a more youthful looking complexion. Formulated with Glycolic Acid, an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and humectant, to deep clean and break down makeup, oil, and impurities, our foaming exfoliant helps refine pores and re-texturize uneven skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Aqua (Water, Eau), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Glycolic Acid, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea
Key Ingredients
Glycolic-acid, Chamomile Extract, Sage Extract
Ingredients Details
Glycolic Acid
Common Name(s): Hydroxyacetic acid,2-hydroxyacetic acid
CAS Number: 79-14-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides maximum aha efficacy from the smallest most penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid.
Why It's Used: The most potent aha โ glycolic acid's smallest molecular size provides the deepest penetration and highest efficacy of any alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and anti-aging.
How It Works: Smallest aha (mw 76) provides deepest stratum corneum penetration. disrupts corneodesmosomes reducing cohesion. stimulates fibroblast collagen i and iii synthesis. efficacy is ph-dependent โ free acid fraction determines activity.
Typically Found In: Chemical peels,body lotions,anti-aging serums,exfoliating toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ primary aha
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10% cosmetic; higher professional
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be โค4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics: max 10% leave-on, ph โฅ3.5, mandatory sun protection advisory. professional peel concentrations regulated separately.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycolic acid's ph-dependent efficacy is critical: at ph 3.0 ~100% is in the free acid (membrane-permeable) form; at ph 3.5 ~70%; at ph 4.0 ~50%. the eu ph โฅ3.5 requirement reduces free acid proportion, lowering efficacy but also reducing irritation โ why professional peel concentrations at lower ph are far more active than equivalent cosmetic concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu aha guidelines,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12