Medik8's science-backed skincare is on sale for Amazon Prime Day – here's what I'm buying
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Medik8 is famed for its no-nonsense approach to skincare.
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Founded in 2009 by a scientist, its commitment to in-house research and CSA philosophy – vitamin C, sunscreen and vitamin A (retinals) – has endured.
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Dermatologists, facialists and A-listers alike rave about the brand, which counts Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley among its fans.
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Now, it’s premium skincare has been discounted in Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
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Focusing on skin-renewing and anti-ageing, its skincare roster is designed to streamline your bathroom cabinet – mine included.
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Like many others, my love affair with Medik8 began with the viral crystal retinal.
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After a particularly bad bout of persistent acne around my jawline and cheeks – and subsequent scarring – I went to see a dermatologist who recommended a vitamin A derivative like a retinal.
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They naturally name-checked Medik8.
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The gold standard for blemish control, retinol and retinal help regulate cell turnover, reduce congestion and improve post-acne marks over time.
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After seeing near-instant results, I delved deeper into the Medik8 range, from the crystal retinal eye cream to the plumping and firming peptide cream, replenishing hydr8 serum, and the fine-line targeting liquid peptides serum.
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I can honestly say that my skin has never looked better since overhauling my regimen with Medik8.
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Luckily, Amazon’s annual sale has landed in time to stock up my skincare routine.
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With 20 per cent off nearly everything, these are the four formulas I’d recommend.
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My skin is noticeably clearer since incorporating Medik8’s crystal retinal into my nighttime routine.
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It’s helped clear up my texture and the look of pores, while reducing oil sebum.
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When blemishes do rear their ugly head, the retinal helps to boost cell turnover and rapidly reduces their appearance.
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It’s a product I rebuy time and time – particularly when there’s 20 per cent off.
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Working in tandem with the crystal retinal serum, the ceramide eye cream should be slowly introduced into your evening routine.
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Available in progressive strengths (from 0.03 per cent to 0.1 per cent), the eye cream nourishes, plumps and brightens the under-eye area.
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, it helps smooth fine lines and crow’s feet while locking in moisture.
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Fast-absorbing and lightweight on skin, the formula is efficacious with minimal irritation, despite my sensitive skin.
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid for nourishment, vitamin B5 to soothe, and saskatoon berry for barrier repair, the serum absorbs rapidly to instantly quench parched skin.
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I use it both in the morning and evening – it sits nicely under makeup and moisturiser without piling, while the pipette applicator helps dispense just the right amount.
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Designed to be applied in the morning with vitamin C and SPF, and at night with retinols, Medik8’s liquid peptides serum works alongside the pro-collagen cream to plump, hydrate and tackle burgeoning fine lines.
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Stimulating collagen and elastin to improve the skin’s structure and bounce, it instantly locks in moisture.
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With consistent use, my skin looks brighter and feels softer.
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