Mario Badescu Vitamin A And E Hydrating Balm Versus LUSH Skin Drink Cream
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Vitamin A And E Hydrating Balm 24 ingredients
LUSH Skin Drink Cream 23 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Vitamin A And E Hydrating Balm 24 ingredients
LUSH Skin Drink Cream 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propylene Glycol, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carrageenan, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Parfum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Diazolidinyl Urea, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower
MaskingPersea Gratissima Cera
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Callus
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower, Persea Gratissima Cera, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel, Rosa Damascena Callus, Triethanolamine, Geraniol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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 WaterPropylene 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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineMethylparaben 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 MethylparabenPropylparaben 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 PropylparabenParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolIngredient Ratings
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