Medik8
Press & Clear™A toner built around Niacinamide and Tranexamic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
AUD 22.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Fructose, Glucose, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Maltose, Propylene Glycol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, PPG-5-CETETH-20
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Tranexamic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone (in both products)
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Tranexamic acid
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing
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
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 →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 →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Tranexamic Acid
Astringent, Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid is tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Tranexamic Acid →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
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