PRODUCT REVIEW

Medik8 Hand & Nail Cream

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based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing
Exfoliation

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-aging
Sun protection

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Key actives

Lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%Panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

"Medik8 - Hand & Nail Cream" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 0.50% - 0.70%, uvinul a plus 3.50% - 4.30% and uvinul t 3.20% - 3.90%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 25.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hand & Nail Cream

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

sodium hyaluronate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

calcium pantothenate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

hydroxyethyl urea 0.95% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

ethylhexyl triazone 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Working to strengthen the nails and cuticles as it conditions the hands, this nurturing hand cream softens the appearance of wrinkles and leaves the skin smooth and plump.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

pelargonium graveolens flower oil 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl lactate 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

cetearyl alcohol 0.7% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 4.7% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dibutyl adipate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Behenyl alcohol, Myristyl lactate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Hydroxyethyl urea, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Lactic acid, Panthenol, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polyurethane-35, Dimethicone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Silica, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Calcium pantothenate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Limonene, Citric acid, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Geraniol, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin

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WIMJ similarity score		43%	42%	41%	40%	40%	39%	38%	38%	38%	37%
SPF	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 50
Key ingredients	lactic acid panthenol +9 more	Common: panthenol dimethicone +3 more Other: hyaluronic acid octocrylene +4 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: lactic acid panthenol +2 more Other: ascorbic acid polypeptide niacinamide +6 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carnosine +8 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum copper gluconate +2 more	Common: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide opuntia ficus-indica seed oil +6 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +17 more	isoeugenol Has skin benefit? eugenol Has skin benefit? +25 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? copper gluconate Has skin benefit? +3 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +21 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Medik8 Hand & Nail Cream

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Exfoliation

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