Medik8
r-Retinoate® IntenseA face cream built around Mineral sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 229.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair26
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Glycerin
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-16 Alcohols, Canola Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Solvent
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
Learn more about Parfum →
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