Histomer Hisiris Pro Age Active Day Cream SPF 10 Versus Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C
Updated on March 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free day moisturizers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Histomer Hisiris Pro Age Active Day Cream SPF 10 56 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Histomer Hisiris Pro Age Active Day Cream SPF 10 56 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Ipdi
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGlucuronic Acid
Buffering
Boswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningBuddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningAnogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Decapeptide-15
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Methylesculetin Acetate
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Glycerophosphoinositol Choline
Skin ProtectingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Octadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventPiroctone Olamine
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Diethylhexyl Ipdi, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glucuronic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Carnosine, Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Decapeptide-15, Tocotrienols, Lecithin, Sodium Methylesculetin Acetate, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylyl Glucoside, Parfum, Glycerophosphoinositol Choline, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Octadecenedioic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Piroctone Olamine, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Lauryl Alcohol Diphosphonic Acid, Maltodextrin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineC12-15 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 BenzoateCetearyl 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 AlcoholEthylhexyl 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 TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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 AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Histomer Hisiris Pro Age Active Day Cream SPF 10 56 ingredients
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C 33 ingredients
