Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser vs Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse™

Anua

Medik8

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around AHA and Mandelic acid, for smoothing and exfoliation.

Face cleanser

32 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid
Mandelic acid1
A large-molecule AHA — slower, and gentler.
Mandelic Acid

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
Maltodextrin
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Learn more about Maltodextrin →