Simple Skincare Protect ‘N’ Glow Rest And Reset 72H Hydrating Gel Versus Medik8 Ultimate Recovery
Updated on February 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Protect ‘N’ Glow Rest And Reset 72H Hydrating Gel 27 ingredients
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery 48 ingredients
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Simple Skincare Protect ‘N’ Glow Rest And Reset 72H Hydrating Gel 27 ingredients
Medik8 Ultimate Recovery 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glucose
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Juice
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Glucose, Zingiber Officinale Root Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningAcacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cera Microcristallina, Squalane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caffeine, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Learn more about Saccharide IsomerateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePhenoxyethanol 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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidTocopheryl 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 AcetateSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIngredient Ratings
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