Madara Cosmetics SOS Hydra Recharge Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin + 13 moreGood evidence
“Rescue stressed dry skin with the MÁDARA SOS Hydra Recharge Cream , a soft-textured organic moisturiser that works to intensively hydrate and replenish skin.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingLactic acidWeak evidence
“As a result, the appearance of fine lines is reduced and your complexion is left feeling softened, nourished and calm.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa damascena flower water + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.5–8%
- 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 oilAlcohol~4.4–5.3%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateBehenyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholRosa damascena flower water~1.2–1.4%
- 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 waterHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractSodium pca~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLecithin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAroma~0.55–0.85%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCi 77891~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseStearic acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidUrtica dioica leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja sterols~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium phytate~0.2–0.35%
Ci 77492~0.15–0.3%
Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitronellol~0.1–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Behenyl alcohol, Rosa damascena flower water, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium pca, Lecithin, Aroma, Cetearyl alcohol, Ci 77891, Cellulose, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Glycine soja sterols, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium phytate, Ci 77492, Lactic acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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