Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Versus MEDI-PEEL Peptide9 Volume White Cica Essence
Updated on August 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Peptide9 Volume White Cica Essence 108 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Peptide9 Volume White Cica Essence 108 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Lactate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantLaureth-23
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Buteth-3
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialFructan
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberBenzyl Glycol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Decyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tributyl Citrate
SolventTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTotarol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Brilliant Black 1
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Decyl Glucoside, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Dimethicone, Decylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Myristic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Propanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Urea, Allantoin, Ammonium Lactate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Laureth-23, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Buteth-3, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Fructan, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Benzyl Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Decyl Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tranexamic Acid, Tributyl Citrate, Trideceth-6, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Raspberry Ketone, Polysorbate 80, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Astaxanthin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Asiatic Acid, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Totarol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Brilliant Black 1, CI 15985, CI 19140
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
MEDI-PEEL Peptide9 Volume White Cica Essence 108 ingredients
Reviews
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Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse 25 ingredients
This was my go-to cleanser for yeaaaars. I used it to help clear my hormonal acne and it helped heaps! It was never super stripping and didn't irritate my skin while I was using retinol, however, I have found since starting tretinoin my skin is much more sensitive and cannot tolerate this cleanser anymore :(
