Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 6 moreGood evidence
“Deeply moisturizes, softens, and smooths to reveal a radiant complexion come morning”
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: isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Packed with line-smoothing proteins”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“With a luxurious formula that works overnight, Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream encourages a more even skin tone with a dewy fresh, radiant finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea + 7 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~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsopropyl myristate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateStearic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropylene glycol~2–2.9%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 alcoholFucus vesiculosus extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hydrolyzed elastin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Collagen~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.45–1.05%
- 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 copolymerCarbomer~0.4–0.9%
- 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 CarbomerParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Triethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDiazolidinyl urea~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Amyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMica~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ci 77288~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl myristate, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hydrolyzed elastin, Collagen, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Carbomer, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl urea, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal, Hexyl cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Mica, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77288
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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