Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate versus Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense .
Last updated on October 05, 2023. Published on December 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate 39 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 43 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate 39 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 43 ingredients
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SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate 39 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense 43 ingredients
Water • Niacinamide • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Panthenol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium PCA • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Allantoin • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Xanthan Gum • Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Alcohol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate • Sorbitol • Lecithin • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopherol • Beta-Sitosterol • Sodium Benzoate • Ubiquinone • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Squalene • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Caprylate
Water • Panthenol • Glyceryl Glucoside • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycerin • Sodium PCA • Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract • Urea • Calcium Pantothenate • Trehalose • Taurine • Creatine • Diglycerin • Acetyl Glucosamine • Daucus Carota Sativa Juice • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Lysine Hcl • Alanine • Arginine • Histidine Hcl • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Phenoxyethanol • Serine • Allantoin • Proline • Lactic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Lysine • PCA • Sorbitol • Glutamic Acid • Threonine • Valine • Leucine • Glycine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid
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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.
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!
Learn more about WaterSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 1.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 4.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 6.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCASkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 7.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 7.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 HyaluronateSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
SkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 28.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 33.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 26.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 42.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSkinCity Skincare First Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 37.
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contains this as ingredient number 41.
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