Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect - 50ml

If you are working on fine lines, dark spots or a dull complexion, daytime protection is the single most important step. Without daily SPF, environmental damage builds up and the results of your serums are harder to maintain. Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect combines a hydrating day moisturiser with powerful SPF 50+ PA++++ sun protection in one product, suitable for all skin types and worn as the final step of your morning routine.

How it works

The formula protects not only against harmful UV rays, but also against air pollution, blue light from screens, infrared damage and glycation damage to collagen and elastin. This helps prevent the formation of wrinkles, dark spots, dull skin and uneven skin texture. Photolyase, an advanced DNA-repairing enzyme, supports your skin's natural repair mechanisms following UV exposure. Modern UV filters such as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Ethylhexyl Triazone deliver the broad-spectrum protection, while Sodium Hyaluronate and Squalane bind moisture and keep skin supple.

Texture and where it fits in your routine

The non-greasy, non-comedogenic cream absorbs invisibly on all skin tones and leaves no white cast, which makes it an easy base under makeup. Apply it every morning as your last step, after a vitamin C serum such as C-Tetra or Daily Radiance Vitamin C. In the evening, use your vitamin A, for example Crystal Retinal in the strength that suits your skin. That is the Medik8 CSA philosophy: vitamin C and sun protection by day, vitamin A at night. Like all Medik8 products, the formula is vegan and cruelty-free.

Frequently asked questions

Which step of the CSA routine is this?

This is the S for SPF: the final step of your morning routine, after vitamin C and any serums, and before makeup.

Can I combine it with retinal?

Yes. Use Crystal Retinal in the evening and Advanced Day Ultimate Protect every morning. Daily SPF is especially important while using vitamin A.

How long does a 50 ml tube last?

Using a generous amount daily on face and neck, 50 ml typically lasts around six to eight weeks; less if you reapply often in the sun.

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect delivers broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ protection against UVA and UVB rays. It also helps shield skin from air pollution, blue light from screens, infrared damage and glycation damage to collagen and elastin, helping prevent the formation of wrinkles, dark spots, dull skin and uneven texture. Photolyase, a DNA-repairing enzyme, supports the skin's natural repair mechanisms after UV exposure, while Sodium Hyaluronate and Squalane hold moisture in place and keep the skin comfortable and supple throughout the day.

Every morning, apply a generous amount to cleansed skin on the face and neck as the final step of your skincare routine, after your vitamin C serum. Massage gently until fully absorbed. Reapply every two hours during prolonged sun exposure. It works perfectly under makeup. Save your vitamin A, such as Crystal Retinal, for the evening.

Straight after application skin feels hydrated and comfortable, with an invisible, non-greasy finish on every skin tone. With daily use, skin stays better protected against environmental stressors, giving fine lines, dark spots and dullness less opportunity to develop further over time.

• Hyaluronic acid – Can hold up to 1000 times its weight in moisture and provides intensive hydration
• Squalane – Intensely hydrates and helps restore the natural skin balance.

Aqua (Water), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Plankton Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.

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