Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream versus Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream .
Published on September 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free night moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and parabens
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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 Seaweed Night Cream 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef 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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Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
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 • Mica • CI 77891 • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • CI 77288
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen 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 Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Elastin.
Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is made up of glycerin and polyacrylic acid. It helps hydrate your skin as a humectant.
Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateMario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
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Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream 26 ingredients
Mario Badescu Elasto-Collagen Night Cream 38 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream 26 ingredients
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