Madara Cosmetics Hydra Glow Hyaluron Peptide Serum
Works for
MoisturizingHexapeptide-11, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Packed with skin-loving ingredients and light-reflecting minerals, the oil-free formula will leave your skin looking naturally dewy and intensely hydrated — never sticky, never heavy.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-11
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Hexapeptide-11, Lactic acidMay help
This product contains hexapeptide-11. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Aroma, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.6–8.3%
- 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 glycolBetula alba juice~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium pca~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSilica~1.6–2.4%
Xanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPullulan~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAroma~0.8–1.2%
Sclerotium gum~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumHexapeptide-11~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-11Sorbitol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium phytate~0.3–0.75%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSpirodela polyrhiza extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTrehalose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.3%
Mica~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Betula alba juice, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium pca, Silica, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Aroma, Sclerotium gum, Hexapeptide-11, Sorbitol, Sodium phytate, Lactic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Spirodela polyrhiza extract, Acacia senegal gum, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Trehalose, Linalool, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Mica, Ci 77891, Unknown, Ci 77491, Ci 77492
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Madara CosmeticsHydra Glow Hyaluron Peptide SerumYOUR PRODUCT | DRMTLGYNeedle-less Growth Factor Serum | MÁDARA Organic SkincareRadiance Peptide Serum | MedicubeHyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $35.95 | $30.00−$5.95 | $24.73−$11.22 | $18.90−$17.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Oligopeptide-3 | Lactic Acid | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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