Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream versus Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream .
Published on July 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both night moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream 44 ingredients
Water • Arachis Hypogaea Oil • Olus Oil • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cetyl Esters • Paraffinum Liquidum • Cera Alba • 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
Water • Dimethicone • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Zea Mays Oil • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxycitronellal • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Aspartate • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Polyacrylamide • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Polycaprolactone • Panthenol • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Benzyl Salicylate • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Zinc Gluconate • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Copper Gluconate • Sorbitan Tristearate • Cera Microcristallina • Paraffin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Retinyl Palmitate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Laureth-7 • Hexyl Cinnamal • Glycine Soja Oil • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Zea Mays Oil is refined oil. It is created from the process of wet milling corn, or zea mays. Zea Mays Oil is fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, occlusive skin conditioning agent, surfactant, and emulsifying agent.
It is composed of several fatty acids, including myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. It is created from palmitic acid and retinol.
This ingredient has antioxidant and exfoliating properties. Like other types of retinols, retinyl palmitate increases cell turnover. Removing dead skin cells and encouraging the growth of new ones improves skin tone and unclogs pores. This in turn promotes brighter looking skin and even skin texture.
As an antioxidant, retinyl palmitate helps neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules have the potential to damage skin cells. Thus, antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
Retinyl palmitate can be good for be good for oily skin by helping to unclog pores. However, it may not be good for dry skin and fungal acne.
After using this product, you should follow up with sunscreen.
This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term '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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeMario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Ci 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Lancôme Bienfait Multi-Vital Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
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