Plant Stem Cell Age Defying Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Plant Stem Cell Age Defying Sunscreen SPF 30

Madara
38Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.8/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
71% Natural24% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Benzyl Salicylate
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Eugenol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.9 — Optimal
6.9
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.9
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.9: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Beeswax
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Reef-SafeLikely
No reef-harmful ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

71% natural24% synthetic
27 natural 2 unknown 9 synthetic

Based on 38 ingredients analyzed. 71% natural, 5% unknown and 24% synthetic.

UV filters1 filter
TypeMineral
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning10:Isoamyl Laurate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Beeswax, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Dracocephalum Ruyschiana (Dragonhead) Cell Culture Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Quercus Robur (Oak) Bark Extract... +2 more
type of chemical entity8:Zinc Oxide, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol
fragrance5:Beeswax, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Benzoic Acid, Limonene, Linalool

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Light lotion that absorbs reasonably fast
SpreadabilityModerate
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueNoticeable
Finish:Soft matte — natural-looking, shine-controlled

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.