Medik8 Hydr8 B5™ vs Medik8 Liquid Peptides™

Medik8

Medik8

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

A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and smoothing.

Serum

7 ingredients

33 ingredients

Brand price

GBP 45.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

GBP 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Calcium Pantothenate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Inulin
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
0 / —
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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 →
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 →