Madara Cosmetics

Madara Cosmetics Beach BB Shimmering SPF15 Sunscreen

Name: Madara Cosmetics - Beach BB Shimmering SPF15 Sunscreen
Brand: Madara Cosmetics

SPF 15Efficacy58/100IrritancyMedium·2 UV filters

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Sun protection

SPF 15 · 2 UV filters · Broad spectrum

Weak protectionSPF under 30

SPF 15Broad spectrumMineral filtersNano filters

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin~0.6–1.4%

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant~4.2–6.3%

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Moisturizing

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Cera alba + 7 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“This certified natural body BB cream helps to prevent sunburn, dryness, UV damage and photoaging while leaving skin with a beautiful, radiant finish.”

Source: Naturisimo

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: glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: cera alba, dicaprylyl carbonate.

Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.3%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.6–2.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.7–4.1%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%

Lecithin· EmollientEffect: LowUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.6%

Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~4.3–6.4%

Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.45–1%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.4–0.95%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.7%

Anti-aging

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tocopherol + 1 more

Limited evidence

What the product description says

“Supercharged with softening and hydrating Aloe Vera and natural mineral filters that ward off sunburn, dryness, photo-damage and thus the formation of wrinkles and signs of premature ageing, the pure mineral SPF15 sunscreen is an essential in your skincare regime for youthful looking skin.”

Source: Mankind

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–35%

Ascorbyl palmitateEffect: Low, below effective doseBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.~0.2–0.7%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate + 1 more

Moderate evidence

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.4–0.9%

TocopherolUnder-dosedEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Geraniol

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–35%est.

Isoamyl laurateHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product textureMedium~4.5–6.8%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Sorbitan caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.2–0.7%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–6.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Isoamyl laurate~4.5–6.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

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Zinc oxide~4.2–6.3%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbitan olivate~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Mica~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Cera alba~1.6–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Lecithin~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.9–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Silica~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Titanium dioxide~0.6–1.4%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Parfum~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium chloride~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sorbitan caprylate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cellulose~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Palmitic acid~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.4–0.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil

Stearic acid~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Ci 77491~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ci 77492~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Propanediol~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Water~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Sodium phytate~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Tin oxide~0.4–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Ci 77499~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Geraniol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl laurate, Zinc oxide, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Mica, Cera alba, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Titanium dioxide, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan caprylate, Cellulose, Palmitic acid, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Stearic acid, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Water, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Tin oxide, Potassium hydroxide, Ci 77499, Geraniol

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Product summary

"MADARA - Beach BB Shimmering SPF15 Sunscreen" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

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 it to be medium. 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.