Medik8 advanced day total protect tm

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.

1. Aqua
2. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
3. Dibutyl Adipate
4. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Glycerin
8. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Ethylhexyl Triazone
11. Ceteareth-6 Olivate
12. Coco-Glucoside
13. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
14. Carnosine
15. Dimethicone
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Cetearyl Glucoside
18. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
19. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
20. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
21. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
22. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
23. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
24. Citric Acid
25. Ectoin
26. Pentylene Glycol
27. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
28. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
29. Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
30. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
31. Superoxide Dismutase
32. Hydroxyacetophenone
33. Tromethamine
34. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
35. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
36. Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
37. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
38. Boswellia Carterii Oil
39. Salvia Sclarea Oil
40. Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
41. Sodium Polyacrylate
42. Disodium Phosphate
43. Phenethyl Alcohol
44. Butylene Glycol
45. Phenoxyethanol
46. Disodium EDTA
47. Ethylhexylglycerin
48. Xanthan Gum
49. Benzoic Acid
50. Dehydroacetic Acid
51. Limonene
52. Linalool
53. Citronellol
54. Geraniol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view O/W sunscreen with light esters and silicones for texture. Combines UVB filters, ectoin, ascorbate, and plant essential oils. Uses coco-glucoside for emulsification. Preserved with phenoxyethanol, dehydroacetic acid, and ethylhexylglycerin. Factory note: assess sensitization from oils; verify silicone-ester compatibility.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl AdipateDicaprylyl Carbonate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexyl TriazoneCeteareth-6 OlivateCoco-GlucosideTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCarnosineDimethiconeSodium HyaluronateCetearyl GlucosideMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitric AcidEctoinPentylene GlycolTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilCananga Odorata Flower OilSuperoxide DismutaseHydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilVetiveria Zizanoides Root OilZingiber Officinale Root ExtractBoswellia Carterii OilSalvia Sclarea OilAcacia Decurrens Flower ExtractSodium PolyacrylateDisodium PhosphatePhenethyl AlcoholButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Ceteareth-6 Olivate

Olive-based emulsifier; mild and emollient; suitable for cream and oil/water emulsion systems.

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil

Bitter orange oil for fragrance/flavor; essential oil with allergens, cautious for photosensitizing areas.

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

Vetiver root oil for fragrance and toning; natural essential oil may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Boswellia Carterii Oil

Frankincense essential oil; penetrant; high-concentration allergen risk.

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation

Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract

Golden Wattle flower extract; natural scent & conditioner, low sensitization risk.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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