Advanced Day Ultimate Protect

Full ingredient list, decoded

41 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. 2Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
3. 3Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateA UVA-blocking organic sunscreen filter. It is an oil-soluble ingredient that absorbs…Chemical UV filters
4. 4Dibutyl AdipateDibutyl Adipate is a light, oily ester made from adipic acid and butanol. It works as…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
7. 7Diisopropyl Adipate
8. 8Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
9. 9Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
10. 10IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
11. 11Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil
12. 12Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
13. 13SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
14. 14Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
15. 15PEG-100 Stearate
16. 16Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
17. 17Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
18. 18SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
19. 19PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
20. 20HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
21. 21Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
22. 22Marrubium Vulgare Extract
23. 23ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
24. 24Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
25. 25LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
26. 26Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
27. 27Carnosine
28. 28Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
29. 29Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
30. 30Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
31. 31Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
32. 32Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
33. 33Plankton Extract
34. 34Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
35. 35ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
36. 36Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
37. 37EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
38. 38Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
39. 39LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
40. 40LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
41. 41CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/advanced-day-ultimate-protect, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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