medik8 Calmwise Serum
medik8 Medik8 Calmwise Serum lists 7 ingredients on its label, 6 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains silicones
Formulation view Anhydrous oil-based serum using jojoba oil and volatile silicones for a silky finish. Features teprenone and sage extract for calming and antioxidant support. Suitable for oily or combination skin seeking lightweight textures. Factory note: silicone forms comply with regulatory limits, and teprenone is dosed low to ensure stability and compatibility.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Teprenone
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salvia Officinalis Extract
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclohexasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol Acetate | Not decoded yet | 0 · – | Green |
| Teprenone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, CLEANSING, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer
- Tocopherol Acetate
- Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen
- Teprenone
- Biosynthetic flavonoid for soothing/barrier; low concentrations; stability with acidic systems
- Salvia Officinalis Extract
- Sage extract with antioxidants and astringents; high doses may irritate, low levels for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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