Mario Badescu Vitamin A-D-E Neck Cream
WORKS FOR
- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
KEY INGREDIENTS
- retinyl palmitate
- beeswax
- cetearyl alcohol
- cetyl alcohol
- dimethicone
- glycerin
- glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
- hyaluronic acid
- isopropyl myristate
- oryza sativa bran oil
- theobroma cacao seed butter
- vegetable oil
- zea mays oil
- +10 more
PROMISES
FULFILLED
FULFILLED
75
/100
IRRITANCY
HIGH
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In stock $20.00
BUY Price as of 7/30/2021 11:30 GMT.
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What does the product description say? "Mario Badescu's Vitamin A-D-E Neck Cream is an anti-aging cream that is excellent for hydrating and firming the delicate skin on the neck and décolletage."
WIMJ summary
This product contains retinyl palmitate. 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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
MEDIUM
|  |  | |
LOW
| | |
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WIMJ summary
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
MEDIUM
| | |
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What does the product description say? "Nourishing ingredients such as vitamin A, vitamin E and hyaluronic acid all contribute to revitalizing and moisturizing the skin."
WIMJ summary
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, dimethicone.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
HIGH | | | |
HIGH | | | |
HIGH | | |
Potential irritants
IRRITANCY
HIGH
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| ceteareth-20 | | |
| tocopheryl acetate | | |
| retinyl palmitate | | |
Ingredients by volume
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
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Plain old water
| 45% - 55% |
|
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
| 4.7% - 5.7% |
|
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
| 4.4% - 5.4% |
|
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
| 3.4% - 4.1% |
|
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
| 2.9% - 3.5% |
|
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
| 2.4% - 2.9% |
|
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
| 2% - 2.4% |
| | 1.6% - 2% |
|
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
| 1.4% - 1.7% |
|
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
| 1.2% - 1.4% |
|
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
| 1.1% - 1.3% |
|
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
| 0.95% - 1.15% |
|
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
| 0.8% - 1.15% |
|
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.
| 0.7% - 1.1% |
| | 0.7% - 1% |
| | 0.65% - 1% |
|
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
| 0.6% - 0.95% |
|
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
| 0.65% - 1% |
|
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
| 0.55% - 0.85% |
|
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
| 0.5% - 0.75% |
|
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
| 0.5% - 0.75% |
|
A preservative
| 0.2% - 0.4% |
|
A preservative
| 0.25% - 0.5% |
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A preservative
| 0.15% - 0.3% |
|
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
| 0.25% - 0.5% |
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Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
| 0.3% - 0.6% |
| | 0.3% - 0.55% |
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Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
| 0.25% - 0.5% |
|
A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
| 0.25% - 0.5% |
|
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
| 0.25% - 0.45% |
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A fragrance. Is a likely irritant
| 0.2% - 0.4% |
|
A fragrance. Can be irritating
| 0.2% - 0.4% |
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
| 0.2% - 0.4% |
| | 0.15% - 0.3% |
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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant
| 0.15% - 0.3% |
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A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
| 0.15% - 0.3% |
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A fragrance. Can be irritating
| 0.15% - 0.25% |
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A yellow dye
| 0.1% - 0.2% |
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A colorant
| 0.1% - 0.15% |
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A red dye
| 0.1% - 0.15% |
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Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
- Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Value
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts