Medik8 Advanced Night Restore

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Cultbeauty.co.uk	£55.00	Check price
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Aqua (Water), Squalane⁴, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride²³, Dimethicone, Glycerin¹², Phytosterols, Stearic Acid³, Propylene Glycol⁷, C12-16 Alcohols²⁹²⁵, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide¹ NP, Ceramide 3, Palmitic Acid⁹, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide EOP¹⁸, Ceramide EOS¹⁹, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP²⁰, Cholesterol¹⁷, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Fruit Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine¹³, Amelanchier Alnifolia (Saskatoon Berry) Fruit Extract, Ferric Hexapeptide-35, Hydrogenated Lecithin¹⁰, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Olivate³¹, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine⁸, Caprooyl Sphingosine²⁴, Phytosphingosine, Sorbitan Olivate, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile²¹) Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol²⁶, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Sorbitol⁵, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Behenic Acid²⁷, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis³⁰ (Orange) Peel Oil¹⁵, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbic Acid², Ascorbyl Palmitate²⁸, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender¹¹) Herb Oil, Carbomer, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Alcohol²², Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate⁶, Citric Acid¹⁶, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA¹⁴, Limonene, Linalool.

Ingredient	What it does
¹ceramide	can help restore the skin's barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture
²ascorbic acid	an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient
³stearic acid	emulsifier; cleaning agent; stabilizes emulsions; lipophilic thickener; texturizer. Stearic acid is naturally found in skin and is used in cleansers to reduce cleansing-induced damage, aid in moisturization, and replenish with skin-natural lipids.
⁴squalane	light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people
⁵sorbitol	a humectant moisturizer; product thickener; similar to glycerin with a gel-like consistency; creates a slippery feel
⁶sodium lauroyl lactylate	when used in higher concentrations (at the beginning of an ingredient list) this is a surfactant, but it's also used as a penetration enhancer, emulsifier, thickener, foaming agent & mild skin conditioner
⁷propylene glycol	solvent; humectant; gives a product "slip"; helps "carry" other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives
⁸phytosphingosine	anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial moisturizing ingredient; used in hair and skin conditioners; derived from yeast; also a preservative
⁹palmitic acid	emollient; emulsifier
¹⁰lecithin	moisturizing phospholipid; emulsifies & thickens a product; water-binder; mild preservative; penetrates skin well so is a great ingredient others can "piggyback on" into your skin
¹¹lavender	Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation
¹²Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
¹³Glucosamine	antistatic moisturizer
¹⁴disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
¹⁵Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil	astringent, masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula , moisturizing, toner
¹⁶citric acid	mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it's an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)
¹⁷cholesterol	Emollient moisturizer; stabilizes & increases viscosity in a product. According to PETA, it's derived from lanolin & alternatives include solid complex alcohols (sterols) from plant sources.
¹⁸Ceramide Eop	moisturizer
¹⁹Ceramide Eos	moisturizer
²⁰Ceramide Ap	moisturizer
²¹chamomile	anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing
²²Cetyl Alcohol	emollient moisturizing, emulsifying, emulsion stabilizing, foam boosting, masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula , opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, cleansing surfactant, viscosity controlling
²³Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel
²⁴Caprooyl Sphingosine	moisturizer
²⁵C12-16 alcohols	Antistatic; Emollient; Emulsion Stabilizer; Hair conditioning; Viscosity Controlling
²⁶benzyl alcohol	preservative; solvent; fragrance; may cause irritation
²⁷Behenic Acid	cleansing, emulsifying, opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, cleansing surfactant
²⁸ascorbyl palmitate	A moisturizing vitamin C ester, fat/lipid soluble, antioxidant and preservative
²⁹alcohols	antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative
³⁰Citrus aurantium dulcis	fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits
³¹olivate	Derived from olive oil.