Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème - US
Updated on January 31, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Polyacrylamide
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Synthetic Beeswax, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Day Cream 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Crème 19 ingredients
Can't always follow what's viral...
Olive oil and dimethicone are a bad combination for me. This has such a cult following but my skin reacted immediately after first use. It's been a while since I’ve used it, so I apologize for the ambiguity of this review. I don’t remember the actual way it made me react, whether it was red contact dermatitis or blackheads. I just know it went into my ‘never put Show more
It made my acne worse
