Last Updated on 11th October 2020 by Sarah Sarsby
Reviewing products is my favourite part of blogging, so I’m really excited to review my newest night cream – the Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream.
I realised when I wrote my current skincare routine post that I didn’t actually have a night cream in my routine (I know, I know, some skincare fanatic…) and I thought it was time to invest.
To find out whether the Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream is a holy grail skincare product, please keep on reading.
What is Mario Badescu?
Founded in 1967, Mario Badescu is a popular and affordable US-based skincare company, which is known for its affordable skincare products.
Simple, gentle and effective is our philosophy—and for that, we’ve become a touchstone of quality skin care.
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Some of the most popular products from Mario Badescu include the Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater, Enzyme Cleansing Gel and Drying Lotion.
Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream ingredients and claims
Suitable for all skin types, the Seaweed Night Cream is supposed to be a non-greasy, oil-free cream that softens and hydrates the skin, without clogging the pores.
The seaweed extract within the cream is meant to me be nourishing, while providing a protective barrier for the skin.
Collagen and Elastin help further enhance skin’s tone and texture, revealing a silky-smooth complexion come morning.
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Key ingredients
- Glycerin: known for its hydrating properties
- Fucus vesiculosus extract (bladderwack): a type of brown algae (seaweed) that helps defend the skin’s surface from daily exposure to airborne pollutants
- Stearic acid: an emollient and emulsifier that helps protect the skin’s surface against water loss
Full ingredients list
Aqua (Water, Eau), Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Mica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens)
First impressions
When the Seaweed Night Cream first arrived, I liked that it was pretty small and had a minimal appearance – I’d actually describe the packaging as cute. Mario Badescu products have distinct, identifiable packaging, which I like.
Then, as I opened the cream up, I instantly fell in love with the colour.
I’ve never seen a skincare product that’s so green and I’m here for it.
When I initially applied the Seaweed Night Cream, one of the first things I noticed was how lightweight it felt on my skin. It didn’t feel heavy at all.
Although, weirdly, it simultaneously felt quite oily. It sat on top of my skin as opposed to absorbing completely. I actually quite liked this because it felt like a lightweight, protective film on top of my skin, which is nice just before bedtime.
In the morning, my skin was ridiculously soft, nourished and hydrated. So, my first impressions were great.
One month in
I’ve been using the Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream for just over a month now and I’m really impressed with it.
It definitely meets all of its claims of being non-greasy, hydrating and nourishing. When I wake up in the morning, my skin feels very moisturised, which I love.
I had some issues around February with my skin feeling a little dehydrated, perhaps from not using the right products or from all of the central heating. Since using this night cream, alongside the e.l.f. Hello Hydration! Face Cream, my skin feels perfectly nourished again.
All in all, I’m super happy with the night cream!
Where to buy
At a very respectable £19.50 for 28g, I bought the Seaweed Night Cream on Beauty Bay. I love Beauty Bay because the website is really easy to navigate and the delivery is normally ridiculously fast.
I think this is a reasonable price. It’s not the cheapest night cream out there, but it’s certainly not expensive. It will take you a while to finish this product, so I believe it’s a worthy investment.
Final thoughts
The Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream gets a massive thumbs up for me. This has been a fab addition to my skincare routine and I can see this suiting many different skin types.
Plus, for £19.50, this product will hardly break the bank!
Rating: 4.5 stars
I like this product a lot, but it’s not ground-breaking, so that’s why I’ve given it 4.5 stars. It’s awesome, though, and thoroughly worth every penny.
If you’re looking for a holy grail skincare product, then you need to check out the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate.
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Sarah Sarsby is the owner of A Woman's Confidence. With over 5 years' experience of writing in the fields of beauty and lifestyle, Sarah is passionate about all things content, makeup, skincare, wellness, and lifestyle. She has oily skin, is obsessed with lip gloss, and loves cookie dough.
I see so much about Mario bedescu products but they’ve never taken my fancy, but a night cream I can certainly get behind! Love ths post, you always put me onto a new product for the wish list lol xx
I’ve tried a few products out in the past and have felt mixed about them, some were good and some were not so good, but I loved this night cream! Hahah thank you xx
I’ve never heard of Mario Badescu before but I’ll definitely be browsing Beauty Bay later on tonight. I’m desperately in need of a skincare routine. Ashamed to say I don’t have one! X
They’re a pretty popular brand, but still not too mainstream really! Lol, I never used to have a skincare routine, but I’m so happy I do now. It just takes a bit of research 🙂 x
I love the colour of this product, I hoped it would be green as soon I saw seaweed!
I’ve always wanted to order from Beauty Bay, its good to hear you use and recommend them.
Like you I don’t use a night moisturiser, I just use my normal day one. Maybe I should invest in one too.
You are growing my list of beauty products I need to buy by the week!!
Thank you for sharing.
Alyssa xx
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Yeah the colour is incredible, it’s really bright and vibrant and I’m here for it. I’ve loved using a night cream, I think it’s helped keep my skin soft and hydrated throughout the day! Lol, sorry 😉 xx
I’ve heard so many good things about the Mario Badescu products but still haven’t tried too many things from the brand. This night cream sounds amazing, I’ll definitely need to check it out! X
It’s great! You absolutely should x
I’ve been looking at Mario Badescu’s products for a while now and after reading this, I think it’s finally time to try it for myself!
Their products for drier and sensitive skin are meant to be fab!
I am currently using Mario Badescu’s papaya face mask and I love it, I think I would really like this one too!! I have to agree, I do love how green it is 😍 good to know it’s lightweight and really does what it claims to do!! So awesome, I love these products. Thanks for sharing, girly!
Geraldine