Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
Medik8 Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse lists 23 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sodium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Salicylic Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
- Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Limonene
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Uses a sulfate and amino acid surfactant blend for balanced cleansing. Incorporates salicylic and mandelic acids for exfoliation, plus citrus oils for scent. Suited for oily or combination skin needing oil control. Factory note: Multiple essential oils introduce high phototoxicity risk; strict sun protection warnings are required for daytime use.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium Cocoamphoacetate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Mandelic Acid
Other ingredients
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilGarcinia Mangostana Peel ExtractYucca Schidigera Root ExtractLactic AcidSodium HydroxideCitrus Grandis Peel OilRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanolCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilLimoneneEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yucca Schidigera Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/351 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
- Mangosteen peel extract, rich in polyphenols/alpha-gallic acid; antioxidant/skin conditioning, monitor for color changes.
- Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
- Yucca schidigera root extract, natural anti-inflammatory and skin conditioning
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.
- Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
- Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
- Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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