Caviar Day Cream

Mario Badescu

Caviar Day Cream

Caviar Day Cream

Mario Badescu

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Day cream with Caviar Extract and elastin

FEATURES

Intensely moisturizing, rich in amino acids and fatty acids, supports skin elasticity, enhances firmness

BEST FOR

dry, sensitive

CHECKS

Free of alcohol, sulfate, phthalate

Who Is It For?

Mature Skin

What Does It Help With?

Dryness Dehydration Firmness Elasticity

Budget

Affordable (under $30)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Cleanse skin with a cleansing lotion and follow with toner. Apply day cream to the face, neck, and dรฉcolletage (avoiding the eye area). Finish your daily skincare routine by wearing sunscreen daily.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What Mario Badescu Says

Product Description:

Richly moisturizing and skin softening face cream with Caviar Extract and skin softening elastin. Luxurious and hydrating day cream that is intensely moisturizing, rich in amino acids and fatty acids, nourishes dry and mature skin, helps to support youthfulness and skin elasticity, helps to visibly enhance firmness, and is skin-softening and nourishing.

About the Brand:

Mario Badescu has been a New York skincare staple for over five decades, offering personalized solutions for every skin concern. Known for its iconic Drying Lotion and comprehensive product range, this brand provides accessible, effective treatments trusted by generations. Discover timeless skincare wisdom with Mario Badescu's proven formulations.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

Water (Aqua/โ€‹Eau), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Myristyl Myristate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum/โ€‹Huile Minรฉrale), Ceteareth-20, Lanolin Oil, Stearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/โ€‹Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caviar Extract (Piscum Ovum Extract), Diazolidinyl Urea, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Fragrance (Parfum), Leuconostoc/โ€‹Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Hydrolyzed Rna, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Red 40 (Ci 16035), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 (Ci 15985), Sodium Chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol

Key Ingredients

Caviar Extract, Elastin, Tocopherol, Glycerin

Ingredients Details

Caviar Extract

Common Name(s): Caviar extract,caviar extract/water,sturgeon roe bioactive complex,luxury anti-aging protein active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers phospholipid-rich anti-aging conditioning from caviar's phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine complex, omega-3 dha/epa anti-inflammatory fatty acids, and vitamin a/e/d skin conditioning from the concentrated roe nutrient profile.

Why It's Used: Caviar provides the highest combined phospholipid + omega-3 fatty acid + fat-soluble vitamin density of any natural cosmetic ingredient โ€” the luxury positioning reflects the genuine chemical complexity and biological activity of the roe nutrient matrix.

How It Works: Caviar phospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (40-50% total pl) provides biomimetic skin membrane conditioning; phosphatidylserine (10-15%) provides ps receptor-mediated cell renewal signalling. dha (c22:6, omega-3): anti-inflammatory through pge3 pathway; resolvin and protectin precursor for active inflammation resolution. vitamins a/d/e: nuclear receptor activation for gene regulation.

Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,luxury beauty

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Sturgeon sustainability: wild sturgeon are critically endangered โ€” cosmetic caviar extract must come from certified aquaculture farms (primarily siberian sturgeon acipenser baerii in controlled farming). cites export permits required for trade.

Last Verified: Cosing database,caviar sturgeon roe extract luxury anti-aging review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-22

Elastin

Common Name(s): Elastin,cosmetic active,functional ingredient

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.

Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.

How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.

Typically Found In: Skin care formulations

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Elastin has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.

Last Verified: Cosing database,elastin technical literature

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12