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Hydr8 B5™Medik8
Hydr8 B5™ IntenseA serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Panthenol and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
GBP 45.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 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.
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

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Calcium Pantothenate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Humectant
Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate (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
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Calcium Pantothenate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Calcium Pantothenate →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 →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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