Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu 2-in-1 Nourishing Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover
Mario Badescu 2-in-1 Nourishing Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover
Mario Badescu
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WHAT IS IT?
2-in-1 cleansing oil and makeup remover
FEATURES
Gently cleanses, removes hard-to-remove waterproof eye makeup, lightweight, moisture-rich, non-greasy, suitable for all skin types
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not clog pores
Who Is It For?
All Genders General Age Range Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Removes Makeup Including Waterproof Eye Makeup Purifies Skin MoisturizesBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
This nourishing 2-in-1 formula gently cleanses while removing makeup and impurities effortlessly – including hard-to-remove eye makeup. The light and smooth oil never feels heavy or greasy on skin. Formulated with evening primrose oil for enhanced moisture. Benefits: Successfully eliminates hard-to-remove waterproof eye makeup, refines and perfects skin without clogging pores, lightweight and moisture-rich, leaves a non-greasy, dewy finish, ideal for all skin types.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Cetyl-Ethylhexanoate,Polyglyceryl-10-Dioleate,Isononyl-Isononanoate,Polyglyceryl-10-Oleate,Pentaerythrityl-Tetraethylhexanoate,Caprylic/Capric-Triglyceride,Oryza-Sativa-(Rice)-Bran-Oil,Polyglyceryl-2-Oleate,Phenoxyethanol,Aqua-(Water-Eau),Oenothera-Biennis-(Evening-Primrose)-Oil,Simmondsia-Chinensis-(Jojoba)-Seed-Oil,Chlorphenesin,Caprylyl-Glycol,Lavandula-Hybrida-Oil
Key Ingredients
Evening primrose oil, jojoba seed oil, rice bran oil
Ingredients Details
Chlorphenesin
Common Name(s): 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol,globacid
CAS Number: 104-29-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides gram-negative focused preservation complementary to phenoxyethanol for comprehensive spectrum coverage.
Why It's Used: Phenoxyethanol complement — chlorphenesin's gram-negative and antifungal coverage complements phenoxyethanol's gram-positive activity for full-spectrum preservation at lower individual concentrations.
How It Works: 4-chlorophenol ether glycol disrupts bacterial and fungal membranes. strong gram-negative activity (pseudomonas, e. coli). good candida antifungal activity. used with phenoxyethanol for synergistic broad-spectrum coverage. ph stable 3-9.
Typically Found In: Comprehensive preservation systems,baby products (low concentration)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – glycerol ether preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–0.3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 0.3% cosmetics. good safety profile. synergistic combination with phenoxyethanol (0.3% pe + 0.1% chlorphenesin often equivalent to 1% pe alone).
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Chlorphenesin + phenoxyethanol synergy operates through a classic spectrum-filling combination: phenoxyethanol provides strong gram-positive antimicrobial activity while chlorphenesin provides gram-negative and antifungal coverage. the combination's minimum inhibitory concentration sum is subadditive (provides equivalent preservation at combined concentrations below what either alone would require) — textbook pharmacological synergy enabling lower total preservative load.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu preservative annex v,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Phenoxyethanol
Common Name(s): 2-phenoxyethanol,rose ether,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
CAS Number: 122-99-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Prevents microbial contamination and spoilage in cosmetic formulations.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic preservative – eu-permitted up to 1%, effective against virtually all cosmetically relevant microorganisms, and excellent tolerability.
How It Works: Phenol ring provides broad antimicrobial activity via disruption of bacterial and fungal cell membranes and inhibition of enzymatic activity. effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts (candida), and molds (aspergillus). activity ph range: 3-9.
Typically Found In: All cosmetic formulations as primary preservative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – broad-spectrum preservative
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–1% (eu max 1%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation max 1%. sccs assessed as safe at ≤1%. avoid use around eyes in baby products per some country regulations. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phenoxyethanol's widespread adoption as the primary cosmetic preservative followed the phaseout of parabens from many formulations in the 2000s-2010s. despite having a comparable or better safety profile to parabens, it is often cited in 'free-from' formulations – a consumer perception issue rather than a scientific safety concern.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sccs opinion on phenoxyethanol,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12