Mario Badescu Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Suitable for all skin types, Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream is formulated with a high-performance blend of Vegetable, Carnation and Rose Oil which nourishes and hydrates the skin for a smooth and supple appearance.”
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Lightweight and balm-like in texture, Mario Badescu's Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream is an eyebright-infused cream that helps restore radiance as a blend of rosehip oil, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to smooth the appearance of dry fine lines.”
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.This ingredient - hyaluronic acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum 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 liquidumCyclopentasiloxane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- 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 DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.4%
- 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 alcoholOlus oil~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilRosa canina fruit oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPetrolatum~1–1.2%
- 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 PetrolatumTocopherol~0.7–1.05%
- 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 TocopherolEuphrasia officinalis extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLecithin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGlycolipids~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCeteareth-20~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Dimethiconol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolEthylhexyl cocoate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl cocoateCarbomer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPropylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolParfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 copolymerTriethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diazolidinyl urea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaPhenyl trimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Polyquaternium-24~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Olus oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Petrolatum, Tocopherol, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Hyaluronic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hyaluronate, Lecithin, Glycolipids, Caprylyl glycol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Triethanolamine, Propylparaben, Pvm/ma copolymer, Diazolidinyl urea, Phenyl trimethicone, Methylparaben, Polyquaternium-24, Sodium chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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 BadescuCeramide Herbal Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | QV SkincareQV Face Revitalising Eye Cream | ShiseidoMen Total Revitalizer Eye | fabBrighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 54% | 51% |
| Price | $18.00 | — | $57.00+$39.00 | $36.00+$18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Pca | Sunflower Seed Oil | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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