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MÁDARA Organic Skincare Hydra Caffeine Serum Stick
MÁDARA Organic Skincare

MÁDARA Organic Skincare Hydra Caffeine Serum Stick

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Betaine + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“boost of moisture”
Source: MÁDARA

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.1%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~2.7–4%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~5.1–7.6%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2–3.1%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Aroma, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~5.1–7.6%est.
Sodium palmitate—High~1.7–2.6%est.
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.9–1.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propylene glycol~5.1–7.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Betaine~2.7–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Butylene glycol~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Pentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Sodium palmitate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium stearate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aroma~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Caffeine~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Ci 77007~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A blue pigment

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Silica~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Kaolin~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Cananga odorata oil/extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pinene~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Pinene
Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium palmitate, Sodium stearate, Aroma, Caffeine, Ci 77007, Silica, Kaolin, Linalool, Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Pinene

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Price$20.95—$72.00+$51.05—
Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—PanthenolMadecassosidePanthenol
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
MÁDARA Organic Skincare Hydra Caffeine Serum Stick
MÁDARA Organic SkincareHydra Caffeine Serum Stick
Buy on Amazon$20.95 · as of 11/13 15:09 GMT

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