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Medik8 skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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Medik8's products on this page cover serums, moisturizers, eye products, toners, and more, built around hyaluronic acid. Medik8 products fit dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Surface Radiance Cleanse highest; for skin with dark spots, the Oxy-R Peptides; and for mature skin, the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Its key ingredients: hyaluronic acid lengthens toxin wrinkle effect duration.

Drug Delivery, 2017

This page covers some of the most popular Medik8 products; for the whole Medik8 range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Medik8 serums and treatments

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People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 18.5k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Medik8 for deep hydration, improved skin texture, and effective anti-aging benefits. The most common complaints are high price points and skin irritation.

Highlights

  • Gentle and non-irritating serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “zero irritation or peeling — CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — C-Tetra Serum”
    • “Best retinol replacement — Bakuchiol Peptides”
  • Deep hydration and plumping Often Mentioned
    • “Restores moisture — Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Hydr8 B5 Intense”
    • “Reduces fine lines — Liquid Peptides”
  • Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Sleep Glycolic”
    • “Absorbs fast — Liquid Peptides”
    • “skin feels baby soft — CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
  • Brightening and glow Often Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — C-Tetra Serum”
    • “immediate glow — Super C Ferulic”
  • Pleasant experience and scent Sometimes Noted
    • “smells like a spa — CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “smell is gorgeous — C-Tetra Serum”
    • “uplifting citrus aroma — Surface Radiance Cleanse”
  • Luxurious texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Texture is divine — Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “Absorbs instantly — Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Liquid Peptides”
    • “very expensive for amount — CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “hefty price tag — C-Tetra Serum”
  • Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Glass bottle breaks easily — Liquid Peptides”
    • “hard to get last bit — CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “click mechanism tricky — Oxy-R Peptides”
  • Slow or delayed results Sometimes Noted
    • “Not as effective as retinol — Bakuchiol Peptides”
    • “no difference yet — Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “Subtle initial changes — Liquid Peptides”

Sources: lovi.care, dermstore.com, cultbeauty.com, spacenk.com, medik8.com, amazon.com, and more

Questions and answers

Is Medik8 good for oily skin?

Medik8 is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the serums provide deep hydration and plumping without feeling heavy.

Is Medik8 worth it?

Medik8 is worth considering because Lovi rates it High to Superior for most skin types, and reviewers note that its serums help keep skin soft and smooth. The Medik8 products on this page are generally priced between CA$76.00 and CA$114.99, and most of them are fragrance-free.

What are Medik8's best products?

Medik8 rates Superior for dry skin with Bakuchiol Peptides, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Press & Glow. The brand also fits dry skin best with its brand-focused routines, and reviewers often mention that the serums provide deep hydration and plumping.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

Which Medik8 moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The best Medik8 moisturizer for dry skin is Hydr8 B5 Intense, followed by Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and plumping from these moisturizers, which may help leave dry skin feeling soft and smooth.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Does Medik8 cause breakouts?

Medik8 is unlikely to cause breakouts, as reviewers mostly describe the serums as gentle and non-irritating. Lovi rates Medik8-focused routines High for acne-prone skin.

Is Medik8 fragrance-free?

The Medik8 products on this page are mostly fragrance-free, as 11 of the 12 items list no fragrance. Only the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream includes fragrance.

What are the key ingredients in Medik8 products?

Hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient featured across the Medik8 products. Topical use of hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

How do I build a Medik8 skincare routine?

To build a Medik8 routine for dry skin, apply Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer in the morning and Bakuchiol Peptides followed by Hydr8 B5 Intense in the evening. Lovi rates the Medik8 routine for dry skin as Superior. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and plumping for the skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Where can I buy Medik8, and how much does it cost?

Medik8 is available at stores in Canada, and prices on the page range from CA$49.00 to CA$139.99, with most items between CA$76.00 and CA$114.99.

What are good alternatives to Medik8?

Good alternatives to Medik8 with pages on Lovi include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Simple, Elemis, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury.

Medik8 vs BYOMA: which is better?

Medik8 is slightly better than BYOMA for combination skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8 routine Superior and the BYOMA routine High for this skin type. Both brands match for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, where their routines rate equally as Superior or High.

Who owns Medik8, and where is it from?

Medik8 is a British brand founded in 2009, owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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Is Medik8 cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Medik8 as cruelty-free.

Is Medik8 good for dry skin?

Yes, Medik8 is well-suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for dry skin. Products such as Hydr8 B5 Intense and Bakuchiol Peptides provide deep hydration and help improve skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

Which Medik8 cleanser is best for oily skin?

Surface Radiance Cleanse is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates Surface Radiance Cleanse High for oily skin.

Is Medik8 good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Medik8 is well-suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers mostly mention that the serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Is Medik8 good for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine High for this skin type. Surface Radiance Cleanse achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, and several serums such as Oxy-R Peptides and Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 reach a High fit level.

Is Medik8 good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Medik8 is well-suited for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like Oxy-R Peptides and Crystal Retinal 3 High for this concern. Reviewers frequently note that these serums help brighten the skin and improve overall tone. Additionally, key ingredients such as vitamin C and glycolic acid found across the range help fade dark spots.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Medik8 good for mature skin?

Yes, Medik8 is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates mature skin fit as High for CRYSTAL RETINAL 3, Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3, Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, Hydr8 B5 Intense, and Super C Ferulic, and Superior for Oxy-R Peptides. Reviewers often mention that the serums help brighten and smooth skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Research behind Medik8's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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