Medik8
r-Retinoate® IntenseA face cream built around Mineral sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cream built around Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
GBP 229.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 449.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free and Pore-clogger-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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
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
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Urea
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
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 Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Petrolatum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
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
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- 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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
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