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Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A moisturizer with spf built around Chemical sunscreen and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 59.00 · 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
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Advanced Day Ultimate Protect, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Step 1 As the last step in your morning skincare routine, apply 5 pumps (¼ teaspoon) in upward strokes to the face, taking care to avoid the eye area. Step 2 Apply 5 more pumps to the neck and décolletage. Allow to fully absorb. Step 3 Reapply throughout the day as needed and every 2 hours if in direct sunlight.
What's inside
Ingredients List
16 trigger at least one check · 25 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
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
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isododecane, Lecithin, Squalane
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.
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →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 →Diisopropyl Adipate
Fragrance, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Diisopropyl adipate
Learn more about Diisopropyl Adipate →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of capryloyl glycerin and sebacic acid monomers
Learn more about Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →
Dupes
- Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C™69% match
- Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect™67% match
- Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF50+ With Hydrosella™63% match