Beauty Comparison
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense

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Medik8

Hydr8 B5 Intense

serum · 8 ml · Skincare

Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 43-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Italy

Key ingredients in Hydr8 B5 Intense

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Urea

    Hydrates and softens rough, thick or flaky skin.

  • Allantoin

    A soothing, softening ingredient.

Full ingredient list, decoded

43 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  3. 3Glyceryl Glucoside
  4. 4Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  5. 5Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  6. 6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  7. 7Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
  8. 8Amelanchier Alnifolia (Saskatoon) Fruit Extract
  9. 9UreaUrea is a naturally occurring compound that your skin also makes, and it is a common…
  10. 10Calcium Pantothenate
  11. 11TrehaloseA plant-derived sugar, made of two glucose units, that holds water and helps keep…
  12. 12Taurine
  13. 13Creatine
  14. 14Diglycerin
  15. 15Acetyl Glucosamine
  16. 16Daucus Carota Sativa (Black Carrot) Juice
  17. 17Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
  18. 18Lysine HCL
  19. 19Alanine
  20. 20ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  21. 21Histidine HCL
  22. 22Biosaccharide Gum-1
  23. 23PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  24. 24SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
  25. 25AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
  26. 26ProlineProline is an amino acid, a building block of protein. In skincare and haircare it…
  27. 27Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  28. 28EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  29. 29HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  30. 30Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinA wheat protein broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids, used mainly to…
  31. 31Lysine
  32. 32PCA
  33. 33SorbitolSorbitol is a sugar-like alcohol that works mainly as a humectant, drawing water into a…
  34. 34Glutamic AcidGlutamic Acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in skin. In…
  35. 35Threonine
  36. 36Valine
  37. 37Leucine
  38. 38GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
  39. 39Isoleucine
  40. 40Phenylalanine
  41. 41Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  42. 42Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  43. 43Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/hydr8-b5-intense, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Lactic acid (AHA) and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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