Vichy Mineral 89 Face Serum Versus Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum
Updated on July 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vichy Mineral 89 Face Serum 11 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
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Vichy Mineral 89 Face Serum 11 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
Benefits
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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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium 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 HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Citric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Vichy Mineral 89 Face Serum 11 ingredients
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
Reviews
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Vichy Mineral 89 Face Serum 11 ingredients
I like it, but I wasn’t blown out of the water or anything. It’s just a basic hydrating serum. I like the packaging, and the serum has a very nice and smooth texture, but I don’t think this is something I need or will go out of my way to repurchase so far. There are likely more effective options in the market, for much cheaper.
Absolutely amazing product!!
It’s just a hydrating serum but it does the job so perfectly 🤩
Love the hydration it gives and does not irritate or itch my hypersensitive skin at all neither does it ever break me out ❤️
Best every hyaluronic serum I used
And will always be my top favorite 💖
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Liquid Rehydration Serum 7 ingredients
Lightweight and super hydrating. I prefer this one over skinceutical’s hydrating b5
