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La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer Versus Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream

General Moisturizer

Day Moisturizer

American Brand

Updated on September 05, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Crème De La Mer Moisturizer

Algae Extract

Paraffinum Liquidum

Petrolatum

Glycerin

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Isohexadecane

Emollient

Microcrystalline Wax

Emulsion Stabilising

Lanolin Alcohol

Emollient

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Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Cleansing

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Emollient

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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Abrasive

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal

Sodium Gluconate

Copper Gluconate

Calcium Gluconate

Magnesium Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate

Magnesium Sulfate

Paraffin

Tocopheryl Succinate

Niacin

Water

Beta-Carotene

Decyl Oleate

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Aluminum Distearate

Emulsion Stabilising

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Citric Acid

Buffering

Cyanocobalamin

Magnesium Stearate

Panthenol

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Zea Mays Oil

Emulsifying

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Limonene

Geraniol

Linalool

Hydroxycitronellal

Citronellol

Benzyl Salicylate

Benzyl Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Alcohol Denat.

Parfum

Hyaluronic Day Cream

Water

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Propylene Glycol

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Paraffinum Liquidum

Dimethicone

Glyceryl Isostearate

Triethanolamine

Stearic Acid

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C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters

Carbomer

Sodium Hyaluronate

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Sodium Chloride

Masking

Parfum

Masking

Propylparaben

Preservative

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Methylparaben

Preservative

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Diazolidinyl Urea

Preservative

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 15985

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Propylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Isostearate, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, CI 19140, CI 15985

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.

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Parfum

Masking, Perfuming

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.

The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.

One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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