Madara Cosmetics SMART Anti-Oxidants Fine Line Minimising Day Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate + 6 moreGood evidence
“Fortified with an array of ‘Smart Antioxidants’ including Lichen, Moss and Alchemilla, the rich cream delivers intense hydration to reverse and diminish the first visible signs of ageing, as well as alleviating dryness.”
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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, olea europaea fruit oil.
Anti-agingTocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitateWeak evidence
“Target early signs of ageing with the SMART Anti-Oxidants Fine Line Minimising Day Cream from MÁDARA .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower water + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Olea europaea fruit oil~5.5–6.7%
- 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~4.3–5.2%
- 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 AlcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- 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 oilDicaprylyl carbonate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateRosa damascena flower water~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated macadamia seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCellulose~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseXanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMica~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideAlchemilla vulgaris extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractPolypodium vulgare rhizome extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.5–0.7%
Xylitol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.5%
- 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 palmitateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.5%
- 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 acidCetraria islandica thallus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sphagnum magellanicum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- 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%
Eugenol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated macadamia seed oil, Parfum, Cellulose, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Polypodium vulgare rhizome extract, Sodium phytate, Xylitol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Cetraria islandica thallus extract, Sphagnum magellanicum extract, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, 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.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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