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Medik8
Clarifying Foam
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Face Cleansers

Full ingredient list

Aqua (water), disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, niacinamide, polysorbate 20, decyl glucoside, mandelic acid, benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, ethylhexylglycerin, chlorhexidine digluconate, tocopherol, limonene.

Ingredient highlights

Vegan

Cruelty-free

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Aqua (water) Skin conditioning, Solvent
Disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate Surfactant/Cleansing
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Polysorbate 20 Surfactant/Cleansing
Decyl glucoside Surfactant/Cleansing, Emulsion stabilizing
Mandelic acid Exfoliant, Anti-microbial
Benzyl alcohol Viscosity controlling, Preservative, Solvent
Salicylic acid Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant

Ingredients explained

1

Aqua (water)

Also-called: Water, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

2

Disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

3

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits. 

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation. 

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Price range

$20 to $50

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