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Medik8
C-Tetra® Cream
A face cream built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 55.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dullness
How to use
First-time use If you're new to C-Tetra Cream, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Step 1 After cleansing in the morning, blend evenly across the face, neck and décolletage using upward strokes. Step 2 Leave to absorb and follow with a sunscreen. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect .
Caution
First-time use If you're new to C-Tetra Cream, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here .
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 12 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Eczema9
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Rosacea9
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Heptyl Undecylenate →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 →Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Cetearyl Isononanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Isononanoate →Distarch Phosphate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Binding
Starch, phosphoric acid ester (2:1)
Learn more about Distarch Phosphate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Polyacrylate →