Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Oligopeptide-5 + 14 moreWorks well
“This creamy and ultra-nourishing moisturizer effectively replenishes and softens the skin while helping to diminish the appearance of dry fine lines and wrinkles.”
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:
hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, soluble collagen.
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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: oligopeptide-5, paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingOligopeptide-5, Glycine soja seed extract + 1 moreMay help
“This creamy and ultra-nourishing moisturizer effectively replenishes and softens the skin while helping to diminish the appearance of dry fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains oligopeptide-5. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale6 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propylene glycol~5.4–6.6%
- 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 glycolParaffinum liquidum~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumIsopropyl myristate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneStearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- 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 alcoholMyristyl lactate~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
- 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 DimethiconeTriethanolamine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineOligopeptide-5~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Oligopeptide-5Pollen extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansTocopherol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolMyristyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholFucus vesiculosus extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Glycine soja seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractOlea europaea fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractChondrus crispus extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium borate~0.3–0.5%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTriticum vulgare germ extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractSoluble collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.1%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Isopropyl myristate, Squalane, Stearic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Myristyl lactate, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Oligopeptide-5, Pollen extract, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Tocopherol, Myristyl alcohol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium borate, Diazolidinyl urea, Phenoxyethanol, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Soluble collagen, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Ci 42090
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| Mario BadescuCellufirm MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | FuekiGentle Medicated Cream | HUMANANOHand & Nail Cream | LUCKY TRENDYMarie Rose Moisturizing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | $20.00 | — | — | $11.20−$8.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Oligopeptide-1 | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Mario Badescu - Cellufirm Moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. 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 (hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans) 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). Paraffinum liquidum, isopropyl myristate, dimethicone, squalane and cetyl esters 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.
Ingredient callouts
- This moistruizer also contains peptides (oligopeptide-5 1.10% - 1.40%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
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 65.44CA$ in Canada, for 52.03A$ in Australia and for 18.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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