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Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect™
An eye cream built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 42.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dark circles & puffiness
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Advanced Day Eye Protect, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Step 1 After cleansing in the morning (but before applying sunscreen to your face), apply a liberal amount of Advanced Day Eye Protect around the eye area - avoiding the eyelids. Step 2 We recommend following with Advanced Day Ultimate Protect to protect the entire complexion. Step 3 Reapply throughout the day as needed and every 2 hours if in direct sunlight.
Caution
If you're new to Advanced Day Eye Protect, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Sun Protection3
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-12, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate →Dibutyl Adipate
Film Forming, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dibutyl adipate
Learn more about Dibutyl Adipate →Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine →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 →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl Phosphate →