Comparison between La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream vs. Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

42 Ingredients 26

1
Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)
1
Water
2
Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale
2
Glycerin
3
Petrolatum
3
Isopropyl Myristate
4
Glycerin
4
Stearic Acid
5
Isohexadecane
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Microcrystalline Wax\cera Microcristallina\cire Microcristalline
6
Cetyl Alcohol
7
Lanolin Alcohol
7
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
8
Hydrolyzed Elastin
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Uniqueness38 out of 42
90.5%
Uniqueness22 out of 26
84.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%
natural
7 out of 26
27%
chemical
13 out of 26
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Beta Carotene#25Panthenol#32Alcohol Denatured#41
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Petrolatum#3Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#9Decyl Oleate#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#29Limonene#33Linalool#35Citral#39
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#5Collagen#9Sodium Hyaluronate#10
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Myristate#3Stearic Acid#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream vs. Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream
Position 1

#1Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 3

#3Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#3Isopropyl Myristate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 5 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

Position 5

#5Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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