We are worried that "Madara - Plant Stem Cell Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF30" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This product 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 product 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.

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The product retails for 16.40$ in the United States and from 11.87£ up to 18.71£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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: beeswax, dicaprylyl carbonate.

glycerin 3.3% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

beeswax 2.3% - 3.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

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.

rubus idaeus seed oil 0.9% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 11% - 16%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Delivering broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays, the silky, water-resistant sun lotion glides onto skin with a translucent finish, protecting against external damage and helping to prevent premature ageing.

Source: Lookfantastic US

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 rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

ascorbyl palmitate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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

zinc oxide 11% - 16%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

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Potential irritants

aroma 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

citral 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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aloe barbadensis leaf juice 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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

zinc oxide 11% - 16%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

isoamyl laurate 5.5% - 8.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Zinc oxide, Isoamyl laurate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan olivate, Beeswax, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Rosa damascena callus culture extract, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Cellulose, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan caprylate, Aroma, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Propanediol, Benzoic acid, Water, Ascorbyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Potassium hydroxide, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		34%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	beeswax glycerin +4 more	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: beeswax glycerin +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +5 more	Common: beeswax glycerin +1 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +11 more	Common: glycerin glycerin +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +2 more Other: allantoin bisabolol +7 more	Common: glycerin rubus idaeus seed oil +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: glycerin polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +1 more Other: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis cocos nucifera oil +3 more	Common: beeswax glycerin +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +4 more	Common: zinc oxide glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum paraffinum liquidum +13 more	Common: beeswax rubus idaeus seed oil +2 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil cera alba +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	rosa damascena flower extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +14 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +18 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +15 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	thimerosal Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +30 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus seed oil Has skin benefit? +2 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +67 more	tocopherol Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +9 more

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MADARA Plant Stem Cell Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF30

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