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Special Cucumber Lotion Toner

Mario Badescu

Special Cucumber Lotion Toner

Special Cucumber Lotion Toner

Mario Badescu

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Clarifying astringent toner with cucumber

FEATURES

Deep cleans, refreshes, provides cooling effect, promotes clearer skin

BEST FOR

oily

CHECKS

Free of parabens, sulfates, silicon, oil

Who Is It For?

Suitable For All Ages With Oily Or Combination Skin

What Does It Help With?

Acne-prone Skin Oiliness Clarity

Budget

Affordable (under $30)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Twice daily after cleansing, apply to skin with a cotton ball or pad. Wipe in sweeping, outward motions until the cotton comes up clean.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What Mario Badescu Says

Product Description:

Powerful, clarifying astringent Deep cleans and refreshes with a cooling, Cucumber boost Helps promote fresh, clearer-looking skin

About the Brand:

Mario Badescu has been a New York skincare staple for over five decades, offering personalized solutions for every skin concern. Known for its iconic Drying Lotion and comprehensive product range, this brand provides accessible, effective treatments trusted by generations. Discover timeless skincare wisdom with Mario Badescu's proven formulations.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

Aqua (Water, Eau), Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 15985 (Yellow 6)

Key Ingredients

cucumber extract

Ingredients Details

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 โ€“ 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%โ€“20%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes โ€“ plant-derived

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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