Medik8 Balance Moisturiser

Medik8Balance MoisturiserIngredients

Medik8 Balance Moisturiser is a product from Uncategorized category with 30 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Niacinamide. The product is made by Medik8.

Balance Moisturiser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 15 more.

Organic score: 27% natural vs 67% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
5
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
6
Cocoglycerides
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent
7
Cyclopentasiloxane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
8
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Niacinamide
Antioxidants [1]: Niacinamide
Antiseptic 6: Phenoxyethanol, Lauric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
Moisturizing 4: Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cleansing 3: Hexylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Laureth-7
Softening 3: Glycerin, Sarcosine, Ethylhexylglycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Hexylene Glycol, Lauric Acid
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene, Linalool
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Cocoglycerides, Ethyl Linoleate, Lauric Acid
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Cyclopentasiloxane#7

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Beta-Glucan#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lauric Acid#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Limonene#29Linalool#30

Detailed view

Medik8 Balance Moisturiser

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Saccharide Isomerate

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#5Cetearyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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