medik8 C-Tetra+ Intense
medik8 Medik8 C-Tetra+ Intense lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 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.
- Squalane
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Dimethicone
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Ethyl Linoleate
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Panax Ginseng Root Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilEthyl LinoleatePassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetatePanax Ginseng Root OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilPPG-12/Smdi CopolymerLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, CLEANSING, DEODORANT, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethyl Linoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Ethyl Linoleate
- Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.
- Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
- Passionflower seed oil; emollient; prone to oxidation, needs protection.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Panax Ginseng Root Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.
- PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
- Film former, hair styling, volatile, dry touch, non-comedogenic.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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