Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense Versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel

Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense Versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel Detailed comparison of Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This lactic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Lactic Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin. Water Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Sodium Cocoamphoacetate Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Glycerin Mandelic Acid Citric Acid Isopentyldiol Maltodextrin Sodium Hydroxide Salicylic Acid Lactic Acid Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract Phenoxyethanol Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Disodium EDTA Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil Ethylhexylglycerin Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil Linalool Limonene Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Citric Acid, Isopentyldiol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene Coco-Betaine Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Lauramidopropyl Betaine Propanediol Phenethyl Alcohol Polysorbate 20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Citrus Limon Peel Extract Allantoin Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Geranium Maculatum Extract Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein Sebacic Acid Sodium Salicylate Sorbic Acid Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Limonene, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Citric Acid, Sebacic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath. However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products. Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH. In skincare formulas, citric acid can: While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants. Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations. Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger. However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome. 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