Medik8 Intelligent Retinol® Smoothing Night Cream vs ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Lotion

Medik8

Intelligent Retinol® Smoothing Night Cream

ROUND LAB

1025 Dokdo Lotion

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin E and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Face moisturizer

43 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

GBP 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Palmitic Acid, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Anti-Aging2
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Ascorbic Acid, Retinol
Firming1
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Retinol

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Jojoba Esters, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Jojoba Esters

Concerns

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Squalane

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
Solvent
0-1 / —
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C12-16 Alcohols
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Distarch Phosphate
Anticaking
0-1 / —

Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
Humectant
0 / —
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
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 →
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →