Medik8
Gentle Cleanse™A face cleanser built around AHA, for barrier repair and pollution defence.
A face wash built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
GBP 10.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Benzyl Alcohol (in both products)
Preservative
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate →Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoamphoacetate →Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
Learn more about Decyl Glucoside →Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Benzyl Alcohol is an EU-declarable fragrance allergen.
Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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