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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 deep hydration and plumping from the range, which helps keep oily skin balanced without heavy feeling.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Is Medik8 worth it?

Medik8 is worth considering for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and plumping, alongside gentle serums, though some note a high price point.

What are Medik8's best products?

Medik8's best products are those that rate highest for specific skin needs, such as Hydr8 B5 Intense for dry skin and Oxy-R Peptides or Surface Radiance Cleanse for dark spots. Reviewers often mention that these formulas help deliver deep hydration and smooth out skin texture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which Medik8 moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates Hydr8 B5 Intense as Superior and Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream as High for dry skin, making Hydr8 B5 Intense the best choice among the moisturizers on this page for dry skin.

Does Medik8 cause breakouts?

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

Is Medik8 fragrance-free?

Most of the Medik8 products on this page are fragrance-free, as 11 out of 12 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 on this page. Topical use of hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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How do I build a Medik8 skincare routine?

To build a Medik8 routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser, Hydrating Toner, Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer, and SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Bakuchiol Peptides serum, and Hydr8 B5 Intense moisturizer. Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine for dry skin as Superior.

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

Medik8 is sold in United Kingdom stores, with prices on this page ranging from £29.00 to £69.00 and most products costing between £45.00 and £60.00.

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. These similar brands offer alternative options for building your skincare routine.

Medik8 vs BYOMA: which is better?

Lovi rates Medik8 as Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, matching BYOMA for dry skin and sensitive skin. For combination skin, Lovi rates Medik8 as Superior and BYOMA as 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?

Medik8 is well suited for dry skin, for which Lovi rates the Medik8-focused routine Superior. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and plumping from the range, and 11 of the 12 Medik8 products on this page list no fragrance.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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 this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the serums are gentle and non-irritating, and the Medik8 products on this page are generally fragrance-free except for the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

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 is particularly well-suited, earning a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the page.

Is Medik8 good for skin with dark spots?

Medik8 is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Oxy-R Peptides and SUPER C FERULIC High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention a brightening and glow from the products.

Is Medik8 good for mature skin?

Medik8 is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates several of its targeted options, such as CRYSTAL RETINAL 3 and Oxy-R Peptides, High or Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that these products help improve skin texture and provide a visible glow.

The 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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