Madara Cosmetics Plant-Powered Eye Serum
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Anti-agingDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Ascorbyl palmitate + 1 moreNot delivered
“address the first signs of ageing”
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 - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Coconut alkanes + 17 moreWorks
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: ricinus communis seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Aroma, Limonene + 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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Betula alba juice~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–17%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut alkanes~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesPentylene glycol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSodium pca~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateBorago officinalis seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.3%
- 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 triglycerideDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineRicinus communis seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilBidens pilosa extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Ci 77163~0.4–0.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.35–0.85%
Aroma~0.35–0.8%
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractCellulose~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.75%
- 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 palmitatePotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.7%
Hydrolyzed 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 acidOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.2–0.7%
Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesEscin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin
More about EscinLimonene~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 LimoneneTerpineol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Vanillin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Betula alba juice, Water, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Pentylene glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium pca, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Ricinus communis seed oil, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Ci 77163, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Aroma, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Cellulose, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Octyldodecanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Alteromonas ferment extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Escin, Limonene, Terpineol, Linalool, Vanillin
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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 CosmeticsPlant-Powered Eye SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Madara CosmeticsRetinol Alternative Plant-Powered Eye Serum Contour des Yeux | RevaleskinEye Serum | Sanitas SkincarePeptiDerm Eye Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | $49.00 | — | $77.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Panthenol | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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