Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense - 30ml

Does your skin feel tight, do fine lines look deeper in the morning and does your moisturiser disappear within minutes? Then your skin is short of water, not oil. Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense (intensive hydrating serum) from the Medik8 Boosters line delivers moisture at several skin levels while supporting the natural skin barrier. Suitable for all skin types, and especially valuable for dry, dehydrated or mature skin, as well as anyone using vitamin A or AHA treatments who wants to keep sensitivity to a minimum.

How it works

The serum combines multi-weight hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): molecules of different weights that bind water at different levels of the skin. Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, instantly plumping the skin so fine lines caused by dehydration become less visible. Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) supports the barrier and skin restoration, while Glyceryl Glucoside and Glycerin attract moisture, and a booster complex with Trehalose, Urea and amino acids helps retain hydration from the deeper layers to the surface.

Texture and where it fits in your routine

The texture is light and watery, absorbs quickly and leaves no sticky film. Perfect underneath a day or night moisturiser such as Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream or Advanced Night Restore. In the morning apply it after your vitamin C (C-Tetra) and before SPF; at night use it just before or after Crystal Retinal to keep the routine comfortable. Suitable for daily use alongside other active ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

Where does it fit in the CSA routine?

As a hydrating extra step: after vitamin C and before SPF in the morning, before or after vitamin A at night. It supports the three CSA steps rather than replacing them.

Can I use it with retinal or exfoliants?

Yes. It is designed for those using vitamin A or AHA treatments, helping keep skin hydrated and comfortable.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

It suits all skin types and helps support the barrier thanks to vitamin B5. If in doubt, start with a small amount on a limited area.

Hydr8 B5 Intense uses multi-weight hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid molecules of different weights that bind water at different levels of the skin. Because hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, skin looks instantly plumper and fine lines caused by dehydration become less noticeable. Vitamin B5 (panthenol) supports the natural skin barrier and skin restoration, while glyceryl glucoside, glycerin, trehalose, urea and amino acids help retain moisture from the deeper layers right up to the surface, making active routines with vitamin A feel more comfortable.

Apply a few drops to cleansed skin morning and evening. Gently press in with your fingertips until fully absorbed. Follow with your usual day or night moisturiser and always use an SPF during the day. Pair it with vitamin C in the morning and vitamin A at night. Suitable for daily use and easy to layer with other actives.

Straight after application skin feels suppler and less tight, and looks plumper. Fine lines caused by dehydration are less visible. With daily use hydration levels stay more stable, skin appears smoother and routines featuring vitamin A or AHAs are generally better tolerated.

• Hyaluronic acid – Can hold up to 1000 times its weight in moisture and provides intensive hydration
• Vitamin B5/Panthenol – Improves the skin’s moisture retention and supports cell regeneration.

Aqua (Water), Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Amelanchier Alnifolia (Saskatoon) Fruit Extract, Urea, Calcium Pantothenate, Trehalose, Taurine, Creatine, Diglycerin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Daucus Carota Sativa (Black Carrot) Juice, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Lysine HCL, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine HCL, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Serine, Allantoin, Proline, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lysine, PCA, Sorbitol, Glutamic Acid, Threonine, Valine, Leucine, Glycine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.

The manufacturer is responsible for the composition of the product. As the composition may change, we recommend always checking the ingredients on the packaging.