Mario Badescu Special Cucumber Lotion
- Toner
- 8 fl oz
- 1
- 8 ounces
- More reviewed than 77%
A cucumber-based toner aimed squarely at oily and breakout-prone combination skin, applied with a cotton pad after cleansing.
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How it ranks among the 452 toners we track
4.6★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Mario Badescu Special Cucumber Lotion is an 8 fl oz facial toner built around cucumber extract, aimed at combination and oily skin. It is designed to remove excess oil and help dry up breakouts without the stripping effect some astringents cause.
The product sits between a gentle toner and a stronger astringent, positioned by the brand as an acne-healing step that reduces buildup and bacteria while still being described as non-drying and non-irritating. That combination of claims, oil control plus a gentler feel, is what separates it from harsher acne astringents built around high alcohol content.
- Cucumber extract toner for combination or oily skin
- 8 fluid ounce bottle
- Paraben-free, cruelty-free formulation
- Meant to follow cleansing and precede moisturizer
Who it's for
This suits people with combination to oily, breakout-prone skin who want a toning step after cleansing and before moisturizer. It is not intended for very dry or highly sensitive skin given its focus on oil and breakout control.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Targets excess oil and breakout buildup
- Paraben-free and cruelty-free formulation
- Full-size 8 fl oz bottle
- Not intended for dry or highly sensitive skin
- Requires a cotton pad application step rather than a spray or wipe
Performance notes
Used by wiping the lotion on with a dampened cotton pad in an outward direction, then following with moisturizer, it is meant to lift residual oil and debris left after cleansing. The cucumber extract and paraben-free formulation are the brand's stated basis for calling it non-drying compared with alcohol-heavy astringents.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | 2185114 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item Dimensions | 2 × 2 × 6.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 8 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free |
| Material Type Free | Paraben Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8 ounces |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | Combination / Oily Skin Types |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Scent Name | Cucumber |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2185114 |
| Active Ingredients | cucumber |
| Specific Uses For Product | Apply lotion dampened cotton by wiping in an outward direction. Follow with moisturizer |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cleansing |
| Asin | B000OF8670 |
| Model Number | 2185114 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '1,065', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Upc | 785364200197 785364203198 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,200 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #612 in Facial Toners & Astringents |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00785364200197 |
| Manufacturer | Mario Badescu |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Product Benefits | Acne healing astringent. Reduces build up and bacteria. |
| Special Ingredients | Cucumber Extract |
| Item Form | Lotion,Oil |
| Model Name | Special Cucumber Lotion |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Acne healing astringent. Reduces build up and bacteria. |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in toners.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Badescu Special Cucumber LotionThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Glow Recipe PHA + BHA Face TonerGlow Recipe | 4.6 / 5 | 8,776 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water Hydrating Face Toner for DryBeauty of Joseon | 4.6 / 5 | 6,556 | 4.6 / 5 |
| T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel Alcohol Free Moisturizing AstringentT.N. Dickinson's | 4.8 / 5 | 8,044 | 4.4 / 5 |
| THAYERS Milky Face Toner Skin Care with Snow Mushroom Tremella and Hyaluronic Acid | 4.7 / 5 | 6,405 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Brand 2185114
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Mario Badescu Special Cucumber Lotion suitable for dry skin?
No, it is formulated for combination and oily skin types and targets excess oil.
How is this toner applied?
The brand directs applying it with a dampened cotton pad in an outward motion, then following with moisturizer.
Does it contain parabens?
No, it is listed as paraben-free.