Advanced Day Total Protect

Full ingredient list, decoded

56 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. 2Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateA UVA-blocking organic sunscreen filter. It is an oil-soluble ingredient that absorbs…Chemical UV filters
3. 3Dibutyl AdipateDibutyl Adipate is a light, oily ester made from adipic acid and butanol. It works as…
4. 4Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
5. 5C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
6. 6Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
7. 7GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
8. 8Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
9. 9Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
10. 10Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
11. 11Ceteareth-6 Olivate
12. 12DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
13. 13Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
14. 14Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
15. 15Carnosine
16. 16Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
17. 17Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
18. 18PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
19. 19Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
20. 20Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
21. 21Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
22. 22EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
23. 23Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
24. 24Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
25. 25Citrus Grandis Peel OilEssential oils
26. 26Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
27. 27Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil ExpressedEssential oils
28. 28HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
29. 29Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
30. 30Ectoin
31. 31Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
32. 32Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilA fragrant essential oil from the rose geranium plant, used mainly to give products a…Essential oils
33. 33Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
34. 34Citrus Nobilis Peel OilEssential oils
35. 35Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
36. 36Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig OilEssential oils
37. 37Cananga Odorata Flower OilEssential oils
38. 38Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
39. 39Pelargonium Graveolens OilEssential oils
40. 40Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
41. 41Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
42. 42Superoxide Dismutase
43. 43TromethamineTromethamine is a synthetic buffer that helps keep a product's pH steady. It is mainly…
44. 44Juniperus Virginiana Wood OilEssential oils
45. 45Vetiveria Zizanoides Root OilEssential oils
46. 46Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
47. 47Boswellia Carterii OilEssential oils
48. 48Salvia Sclarea OilEssential oils
49. 49Acacia Decurrens Flower Extract
50. 50Phenethyl AlcoholPhenethyl alcohol is a mild aromatic alcohol with a soft, rose-like scent. Its main…
51. 51Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
52. 52LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
53. 53CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
54. 54LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
55. 55GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
56. 56CitralCitral 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-total-protect, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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