this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Humectants (glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.30% - 0.55%, soluble collagen 0.40% - 0.65% and glycerin 2.50% - 3.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

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The product retails for 38.98A$ in Australia, at around 19.56$ in the United States and for 71.07£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Elasto-Collagen Night Cream

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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: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum

cera alba 1% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Helps soften the look of dry fine lines.

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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.

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.4%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

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sodium borate 0.4% - 0.65%

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A preservative

propylene glycol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

zea mays oil 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

arachis hypogaea oil 6.6% - 8.1%

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olus oil 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Arachis hypogaea oil, Olus oil, Vegetable oil, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl esters, Paraffinum liquidum, Cera alba, Beeswax, Zea mays oil, Tridecyl stearate, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Sodium borate, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Retinyl palmitate, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Eugenol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ci 19140, Ci 42090

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum retinyl palmitate +4 more Other: ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate ceramide np +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +3 more Other: dimethicone	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +2 more Other: dimethicone dimethiconol	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +2 more Other: glycolic acid maltobionic acid +5 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: centella asiatica extract dimethicone +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: carthamus tinctorius seed oil sodium pca	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: dimethicone squalane	Common: paraffinum liquidum petrolatum +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter helianthus annuus seed oil
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cananga odorata flower oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? +11 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +1 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? +1 more	dichlorobenzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit?	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? arachis hypogaea oil Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclohexasiloxane Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? calamine Has skin benefit? +21 more

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