Madara Cosmetics Daily Defence Ultra Rich Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja sterols + 17 moreGood evidence
“Vitamin-rich Northern cloudberry and sea buckthorn oils soothe, hydrate and restore the skin’s barrier, providing softness.”
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol, Aroma + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterOlea europaea fruit oil~4.5–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAlcohol~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateDecyl cocoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelianthus annuus seed wax~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxButyrospermum parkii butter~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesHydrogenated macadamia seed oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lanolin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium levulinate~0.45–0.7%
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilPalmitic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLecithin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.45–0.65%
Aroma~0.4–0.65%
Sodium anisate~0.4–0.6%
Cellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseRhus verniciflua peel cera~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus succedanea fruit cera~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Shorea robusta resin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja sterols~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsLactic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCi 77492~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Olea europaea fruit oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Decyl cocoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil, Lanolin, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium levulinate, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Aroma, Sodium anisate, Cellulose, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Rhus succedanea fruit cera, Shorea robusta resin, Glycine soja sterols, Lactic acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Ci 77492, Sodium phytate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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