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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

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Medik8

Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

sunscreen · 140 ml · Sun care

Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with vitamin c and vitamin e. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citronellol).

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

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
  2. 2Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
  3. 3Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
  4. 4C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
  5. 5Ethyl Linoleate
  6. 6Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower OilEssential oils
  7. 7Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
  8. 8TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  9. 9Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilOrange Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of sweet oranges. It mainly…Essential oils
  10. 10Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  11. 11Beta-Carotene
  12. 12Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
  13. 13Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
  14. 14Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
  15. 15LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  19. 19CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/lipid-balance-cleansing-oil, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsContainsPelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil (#6), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil (#9)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#15), Citronellol (#16), Geraniol (#17), Linalool (#18), Citral (#19)
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 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, psoriasis and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

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