Medik8
Liquid Peptides™A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and smoothing.
A serum built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 59.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 82.00 · 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.
Benefits
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.
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate 20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis18
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Palmitate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Glyceryl Linoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Sh-Hexapeptide-13 Serine Sp Amide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Cleansing
2 / 3
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Inulin
Skin Conditioning
Fructosane
Learn more about Inulin →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
Learn more about Carnosine →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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