Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Supremely hydrating Sodium Hyaluronate: A salt form of the famously loved hyaluronic acid, Sodium Hyaluronate is used for intense hydration by retaining moisture on skin.”
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: carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingHyaluronic acid, TocopherolLimited evidence
“Pamper your under eyes with Mario Badescu’s #1 bestselling, decadent Hyaluronic Eye Cream. Infused with skin-loving botanicals that minimize the look of dry, fine lines, de-puff, and brighten dark circles – you can count on this trio of Hyaluronic acid, Aloe Vera, and Eyebright extract to absorb into the skin seamlessly with its glorious whipped-like texture.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCeteareth-20~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- 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 alcoholDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaEuphrasia officinalis extract~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- 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 copolymerHyaluronic acid~1–1.5%
- 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 acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Paraffinum liquidum~0.8–1.2%
- 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 liquidumPetrolatum~0.55–1.3%
- 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 PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyquaternium-4~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acetateOlus oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilWater~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol, Diazolidinyl urea, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Hyaluronic acid, Methylparaben, Paraffinum liquidum, Petrolatum, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-4, Propylene glycol, Propylparaben, Pvm/ma copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Olus oil, Water
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| Mario BadescuHyaluronic Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | QVQV Face Revitalising Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% |
| Price | $17.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Mario Badescu - Hyaluronic Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate and aloe barbadensis leaf extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, vegetable oil and aloe barbadensis leaf extract) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and petrolatumIrritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 18.00$ in the United States, for 28.82A$ in Australia, from 17.25£ up to 19.95£ in the United Kingdom, for 24.00CA$ in Canada and for 215.00HK$ in Hong Kong.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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