MADARA

Superseed Radiant Energy Organic Facial Oil

Name: MADARA - Superseed Radiant Energy Organic Facial Oil
Brand: MADARA

Efficacy 75/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging

1 ingredient contributes at the levels below

Good evidence

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~2.3–3.4%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRole: Key activeSoftens 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.~25–37%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.4–5.2%

Cucurbita pepo seed oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.45%

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.8–1.25%

Nigella sativa seed oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~0.55–1.25%

Moisturizing

6 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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

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).

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: HeroA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.4–5.2%

CUCURBITA PEPO SEED OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.95–1.45%

NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~0.55–1.25%

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Key activeSoftens 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.~25–37%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~2.3–3.4%

VACCINIUM MACROCARPON SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.8–1.25%

Anti-oxidation

TOCOPHEROL at ~2.3–3.4% delivers this without it being on the label

Quiet bonus

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: HeroA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~3.4–5.2%

TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure 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~2.3–3.4%

VACCINIUM MACROCARPON SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function~0.8–1.25%

Irritancy

10 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~5–7.5%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.2%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Low~25–37%est.

Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilA plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier functionLow~0.8–1.25%est.

Nigella sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acidLow~0.55–1.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels