MEDI-PEEL Gold Age Tox H8 Cream Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Gold Age Tox H8 Cream 87 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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MEDI-PEEL Gold Age Tox H8 Cream 87 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Collagen
Moisturising
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBenzyl Glycol
SolventBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSericin
Skin ConditioningCeramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantLysine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningTryptophan
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCystine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingAsparagine
MaskingCeramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantTromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, C12-16 Alcohols, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Collagen, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Vegetable Amino Acids, Natto Gum, Silk Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Benzyl Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 2, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sericin, Ceramide 4, Ceramide AP, Gold, Lysine, Glycine, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Leucine, Tryptophan, Aspartic Acid, Glutamine, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Methionine, Cystine, Tyrosine, Asparagine, Ceramide 1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, CI 19140, CI 16255, Tromethamine, Parfum, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideXanthan 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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MEDI-PEEL Gold Age Tox H8 Cream 87 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
MEDI-PEEL Gold Age Tox H8 Cream 87 ingredients
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 11 ingredients
Gotta give credit where credit is due
WOW… lot of people ganging up on this incredibly affordable/popular serum. I understand the criticisms, but personally I don’t believe the intensity is warranted. For so many people this was the start of their skincare journey; it certainly was mine! And because I had never used ingredients like niacinamide or zinc on my face before, of course I noticed an Show more
I've repurchased this so many times and tried different niacinamide serums but this one is my fav. It improves my hormonal acne so much and controls sebum production. Also, when I had the worst fungal acne flare-up ever, this and the lactic acid 5% SAVED ME. It burned a lot but now I don't have any bumps whatsoever. It won't work immediately so consistency is key. (I have combo-oily skin)
