Medik8
Hydr8 B5™ IntenseThe Derma Co
1% Kojic + Arbutin Night Repair Face Serum-GelA serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Alpha arbutin, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
GBP 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Diglycerin, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PCA, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Urea
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Humectant
Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Solvent
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Kojic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
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
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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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