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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 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.

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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”

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Questions and answers

Is Medik8 good for oily skin?

Yes, Medik8 is good for oily skin. Lovi rates Medik8-focused routines High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that its serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Is Medik8 worth it?

Medik8 may be worth it for shoppers seeking gentle serums and deep hydration, though reviewers frequently mention a high price point. Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, and High for oily skin.

What are Medik8's best products?

Medik8's best products are those tailored to individual skin needs, with options like Bakuchiol Peptides rated Superior for dry skin, Oxy-R Peptides rated Superior for mature skin, and Hydr8 B5 Intense rated Superior for dry skin. Lovi rates the Medik8 products on this page High overall for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

Which Medik8 moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Hydr8 B5 Intense is the best moisturizer for dry skin among the Medik8 products on this page, followed by Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Topical hyaluronic acid, a key ingredient found across the products, helps provide deep hydration.

Dermatologic 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 acne-prone skin fit as Superior for Surface Radiance Cleanse and High for several other products like Oxy-R Peptides and Hydr8 B5 Intense.

Is Medik8 fragrance-free?

Yes, 11 of the 12 Medik8 products on this page list no fragrance, with only the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream including it.

What are the key ingredients in Medik8 products?

The key ingredient found across the Medik8 products on this page is hyaluronic acid, which helps provide deep hydration and keeps the skin plump. Topical hyaluronic acid may improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Drug Delivery, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Medik8 skincare routine?

To build a Medik8 routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a hydrating toner, Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Bakuchiol Peptides, and follow with Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer. Once a week, add a soothing sheet mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer.

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

Medik8 is available at stores in France. Prices on this page range from €42.67 to €87.00, with most products falling between €63.00 and €77.67.

What are good alternatives to Medik8?

Good alternatives to Medik8 include BYOMA, The INKEY List, Simple, Elemis, Pixi, and Charlotte Tilbury because they also have dedicated pages on Lovi for skincare shoppers. These brands offer alternative options for various skin needs and preferences.

Medik8 vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates Medik8 Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, while BYOMA is Superior for oily skin, making both brands evenly matched for combination and acne-prone skin with Superior ratings. Reviewers note that the Medik8 products on this page offer gentle and non-irritating serums alongside deep hydration.

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?

Medik8 is well suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Topical hyaluronic acid, found across the brand's products, helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

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 frequently mention that the serums are gentle and non-irritating.

Is Medik8 good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Medik8 is well-suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Products such as Surface Radiance Cleanse offer superior effectiveness, and the serums help improve skin texture.

Is Medik8 good for skin with dark spots?

Medik8 is good for skin with dark spots, featuring targeted options like CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 and Oxy-R Peptides that Lovi rates High for this skin concern. Reviewers often mention brightening and a healthy glow as key benefits from using the brand.

Is Medik8 good for mature skin?

Medik8 is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Medik8-focused routines High for mature skin. Several serums on this page, such as CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 and Oxy-R Peptides, target signs of aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019

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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