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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C versus Medik8 Advanced Night Repair .

Published on July 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain 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 parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Day Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom
Night Moisturizer British Brand United Kingdom

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E (2)
Ceramides (5)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (10)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (6)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Squalane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Phytosterols • Propylene Glycol • C12-16 Alcohols • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Ceramide NP • Cetearyl Olivate • Linoleic Acid • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitan Olivate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acetyl Glucosamine • Citric Acid • Sorbitol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract • Dehydroacetic Acid • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil • Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil • Ascorbic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Ceramide AP • Ceteareth-25 • Phytosphingosine • Cholesterol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenic Acid • Ceramide Ns • Ferric Hexapeptide-35 • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 1.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 5.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 10.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 11.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 13.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 20.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 16.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 18.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 39.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan 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.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 20.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 44.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Loved

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.

Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 23.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 32.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 28.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 23.

11
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 29.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 57.

12
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 31.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 58.

13
What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C contains this as ingredient number 32.

Medik8 Advanced Night Repair contains this as ingredient number 56.

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6% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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