Decree Light Cleanse Versus Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
Updated on April 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Decree Light Cleanse 39 ingredients
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Decree Light Cleanse 39 ingredients
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingOleth-10
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Isodeceth-6
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Thymus Zygis Herb Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simethicone
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Glycol Distearate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Oleth-10, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Citric Acid, Isodeceth-6, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Thymus Zygis Herb Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Simethicone, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Decree Light Cleanse 39 ingredients
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
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