Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Phytosphingosine + 13 moreWorks well
“A daily moisturizer that firms and strengthens skin barrier leaving it radiant and dewy.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
imperata cylindrica root extract, thermus thermophillus ferment.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Adenosine, Thermus thermophillus fermentWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Imperata cylindrica root extract, Camellia japonica flower extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia japonica flower extract, imperata cylindrica root extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Rose flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractRosa damascena flower oil~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilMagnolia obovata bark extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Imperata cylindrica root extract~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractJasminum officinale oil~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica flower extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilArtemisia absinthium extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose flower oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferula galbaniflua resin oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja occidentalis leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viscum album fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thermus thermophillus ferment~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
More about Thermus thermophillus fermentHelianthus annuus seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.4–0.9%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate se~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Triethanolamine~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCeramide 3~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAdenosine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineCholesterol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolWater~0.2–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolydecene~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCopaifera officinalis resin~0.35–0.85%
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPeg-8~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Squalane~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePhytosphingosine~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineSodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhytic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidPpg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherAcetyl tyrosine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholC14-22 alcohols~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Magnolia obovata bark extract, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Jasminum officinale oil, Camellia japonica flower extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Artemisia absinthium extract, Rose flower oil, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Thuja occidentalis leaf oil, Viscum album fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Caprylyl glycol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Ceramide 3, Hydrogenated lecithin, Adenosine, Cholesterol, Water, Butylene glycol, Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Copaifera officinalis resin, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-8, Squalane, Phytosphingosine, Sodium polyacrylate, Phytic acid, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Acetyl tyrosine, Cetearyl alcohol, C14-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $13.02 | $11.22 | $13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Centellian24 - Madeca Skin Emulsion" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (imperata cylindrica root extract, thermus thermophillus ferment, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol and peg-8) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide 3, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, squalane and cetearyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.30% - 0.70% and ceramide 3 0.20% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.60%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 19.12$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis from grassespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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