Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich versus Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C .
Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on February 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free day moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Ingredient Info
Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich 31 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich 31 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
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Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich 31 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Canola Oil • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Inositol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Arginine • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Dibutyl Adipate • Dimethicone • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Coco-Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Disodium EDTA • Benzoic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Limonene • Citronellol • Linalool • Geraniol • Citral
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 1.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 2.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 4.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 11.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 6.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 3.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 8.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 9.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 10.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 6.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 13.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 14.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 16.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 16.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 22.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 24.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 28.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 26.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideApoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 29.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 22.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich contains this as ingredient number 31.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Apoteket Apoliva Age Care Day Cream Rich 31 ingredients
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