Mario Badescu Caviar Night Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Glycerin + 11 moreStrong evidence
“An ultra-rich blend of Caviar Extract, Collagen, and Cocoa Butter deeply moisturizes to diminish the look of lines and wrinkles so that come morning, skin appears supple and smooth.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“An ultra-rich blend of Caviar Extract, Collagen, and Cocoa Butter deeply moisturizes to diminish the look of lines and wrinkles so that come morning, skin appears supple and smooth.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePetrolatum~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCeresin~2.7–4.1%
Cera alba~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePropylene glycol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolC10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters~0.85–1.25%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCaviar extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCollagen~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenCetyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCeteareth-20~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerBha~0.15–0.65%
Sodium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriethanolamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaCi 42090~0.05–0.3%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Ceresin, Cera alba, Beeswax, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene glycol, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Cetearyl alcohol, Caviar extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Collagen, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Bha, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Ci 42090, Ci 16035, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mario BadescuCaviar Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Mixaanti redness moisturising cream | NeocutisBio-Cream Riche Bio-Restorative Skin Balm with PSP | No7Essential Moisture Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | $22.00 | $15.92−$6.08 | $178.00+$156.00 | $11.93−$10.07 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Borago Officinalis Seed Oil | Isopropyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Mario Badescu - Caviar Night Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Petrolatum, theobroma cacao seed butter, beeswax, cera alba and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 22.00$ in the United States.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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