Madara Cosmetics Plant Stem Cell Sunscreen For Face SPF30
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filterBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.
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.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extractStrong evidence
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Cera alba, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 11 moreGood evidence
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideAloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateIsoamyl laurate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateSqualane~2.4–2.9%
- 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 SqualaneCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.4%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~1.6–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinCi 77891~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSorbitan oleate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateWater~0.55–0.85%
Lecithin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrated silica~0.7–1%
Cera alba~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateSodium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHectorite~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitan caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylatePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.25–0.4%
Propanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.2–0.4%
Ci 77499~0.2–0.4%
Isostearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractQuercus robur bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.4%
Dracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Beta-caryophyllene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl laurate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Ci 77891, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sorbitan oleate, Water, Lecithin, Hydrated silica, Cera alba, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Sodium chloride, Hectorite, Jojoba esters, Parfum, Sorbitan caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Propanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Benzoic acid, Sodium phytate, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Isostearic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Quercus robur bark extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Dracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Pinene, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Eugenol, Beta-caryophyllene
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Product summary
We are worried that "MADARA - Plant Stem Cell Sunscreen For Face SPF30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.
Sunscreen filters
It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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 25.75£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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