PRODUCT REVIEW

MADARA Pro-Active Sunscreen Stick SPF50

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%Theobroma cacao seed butter 0.65% - 0.95%

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Product summary

We believe that "MADARA - Pro-Active Sunscreen Stick SPF50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be medium. 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 17.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 17.75£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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

titanium dioxide 2.7% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Rich in vitamins A, B and C, it helps soothe irritated skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.

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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).

Anti-aging

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.

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Rich in vitamins A, B and C, it helps soothe irritated skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, glycosphingolipids.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

oryza sativa bran oil 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

simmondsia chinensis seed oil 1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Potential irritants

aroma 0.6% - 0.9%

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An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

geraniol 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

theobroma cacao seed butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

All ingredients

zinc oxide 44% - 54%

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

oryza sativa bran oil 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

vegetable oil 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Oryza sativa bran oil, Vegetable oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl laurate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Rhus verniciflua peel cera, Hydrated silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Silica, Oryza sativa bran wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Aroma, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Nigella sativa seed oil, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Water, Geraniol

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WIMJ similarity score		31%	31%	30%	29%	29%	29%	29%	29%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 34
Key ingredients	glycosphingolipids helianthus annuus seed wax +9 more	Common: jojoba esters nigella sativa seed oil +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: jojoba esters simmondsia chinensis seed oil +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +2 more	Common: jojoba esters oryza sativa bran oil +3 more Other: beeswax bisabolol +5 more	Common: oryza sativa bran oil simmondsia chinensis seed oil +2 more Other: salicylic acid aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate +5 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 2 +6 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide Other: beeswax diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: titanium dioxide Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: helianthus annuus seed wax zinc oxide Other: gluconolactone allantoin +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? +5 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +3 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	tapioca starch Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? brassica oleracea italica extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? oryza sativa bran oil Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? beeswax Has skin benefit? +18 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

MADARA Pro-Active Sunscreen Stick SPF50

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Sun protection

Evens skin tone

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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