Madara Cosmetics SPF30 Plant Stem Cell Antioxidant Body Sunscreen
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 30 · 1 UV filter · Broad spectrumWeak protectionLow zinc dose
This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.
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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Cera alba, Glycerin + 7 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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: cera alba, dicaprylyl carbonate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Aroma, GeraniolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceZinc oxide~11–16%
- 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 oxideIsoamyl laurate~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateDicaprylyl carbonate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinSorbitan olivate~2.5–3.7%
Cera alba~2.5–3.7%
- 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 albaLecithin~1.7–2.6%
- 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-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateSilica~1.4–2%
Aroma~0.9–1.35%
Cellulose~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSodium chloride~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbitan caprylate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateDracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilPalmitic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPropanediol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Water~0.4–0.9%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.8%
- 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 palmitateSodium phytate~0.35–0.8%
Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.7%
Vanillin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anethole~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc oxide, Isoamyl laurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Cera alba, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Aroma, Cellulose, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan caprylate, Dracocephalum ruyschiana callus extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Water, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Potassium hydroxide, Vanillin, Terpineol, Linalyl acetate, Anethole, Geraniol
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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.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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