Medik8
Press & Clear™A toner built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.
A toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
GBP 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Phytate
Chelating, Oral Care
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
Learn more about Sodium Phytate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →
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