MADARA SOS Hydra Repair Intensive Serum Organic
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“SOS Hydra Repair Intensive Serum Organic”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“It is particularly suitable for oily skin on the surface and dehydrated in depth.It balances and soothes thanks to its moisturising blend of peony root, flaxseed and hyaluronic acid, which produces immediate and long-lasting effects for hydrated, soothed and brighter skin, fine lines appearing less visible.Gluten free.99% of total is of natural origin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Aroma + 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%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3.9–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePentylene glycol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2%
- 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 oilRosa damascena flower water~1.4–1.7%
- 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 waterDicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateIsoamyl laurate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCellulose~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAroma~0.45–0.7%
Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 palmitateLinum usitatissimum seed extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia 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 extractTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolUrtica dioica leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Ci 77491~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.2–0.35%
Iron oxides~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Eugenol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl laurate, Cellulose, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Sodium pca, Aroma, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Tocopherol, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium phytate, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Potassium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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Product summary
"MADARA - SOS Hydra Repair Intensive Serum Organic" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.65%, sodium pca 0.50% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.90% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 31.80£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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