
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Protective day cream with hyaluronic acid
FEATURES
Moisture-intensive, midweight formula, protective finish, guards against moisture loss and harsh weather
BEST FOR
dry, combination, sensitive
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, sulfate, phthalate
Who Is It For?
All Ages All Genders With Dry Combination Or Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Dryness Moisture Retention Protection Against Harsh WeatherBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Moisture-intensive, midweight formula with creamy finish that guards against moisture loss and harsh weather, making it perfect for dry skin (or skin that's overexposed to extreme climates). Leaves behind a protective—though not heavy—finish
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua (water, eau), arachis hypogaea (peanut) oil, propylene glycol, paraffinum liquidum (mineral oil, huile minérale), dimethicone, glyceryl isostearate, triethanolamine, stearic acid, c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, carbomer, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, sodium chloride, parfum (fragrance), propylparaben, methylparaben, diazolidinyl urea, ci 19140 (yellow 5), ci 15985 (yellow 6)
Key Ingredients
sodium hyaluronate
Ingredients Details
Sodium Hyaluronate
Common Name(s): Sodium salt of hyaluronic acid,naha
CAS Number: 9067-32-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides hyaluronic acid hydration in the most formulation-stable and compatible form.
Why It's Used: The standard form of ha used in cosmetics – more stable than free ha, better solubility, and equivalent skin hydration benefits.
How It Works: Sodium salt reduces the polyelectrolyte repulsion of ha chains, allowing better packing in formulations. on skin, sodium ions dissociate and the ha chain unfolds to its full water-binding conformation. provides full ha humectant and barrier benefits equivalent to free ha.
Typically Found In: Hydrating serums,toners,moisturizers,sheet masks,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – ha sodium salt
Secondary Functions: Equivalent ha hydration,superior stability
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – bacterial fermentation
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The sodium salt form of ha has approximately 10% better water solubility than free hyaluronic acid at equivalent molecular weight due to reduced chain-chain electrostatic repulsion from partial sodium counterion screening. this improved solubility enables higher concentration formulations without viscosity issues.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12