Anti-ageing Medik8 SPF hailed for not leaving ‘sticky or residue' is on sale
If you're looking for a skincare gem that battles visible signs of ageing while also protecting your skin from UV damage through the summer and beyond, look no further than this Medik8 cream
Step up your skincare routine with a multi-tasking cream from the cult-favourite beauty brand Medik8, and save some cash at the same time. This Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+ works to tackle visible signs of ageing while also protecting against future damage that can contribute to complexion woes.
Normally retailing for £59, this anti-ageing SPF cream is currently on sale at Lookfantastic with a whopping 20% off, saving shoppers £12.
The daily hydrating day cream with SPF50+ PA++++ protects the skin from UV rays and pollution and banishes signs of premature ageing. Defending against the sun's rays, the Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect keeps your skin safe from UVA/UVB rays, blue light, infrared light, and pollution.
The formula utilises advanced UV filters to deliver high-performance protection against sunlight. Encapsulated photolyase, an enzyme derived from plankton extract, helps to minimise the visible signs of ageing caused by UV rays, such as fine lines, crow's feet, wrinkles, and dark spots.
The moisturiser uses the brand's unique 360° environmental shield. Its formula contains blueberry seed oil and carnosine, which work to prevent skin damage from oxidative stressors. The cream also contains hyaluronic acid and squalane, which hydrate the skin, leaving it feeling protected and nourished all day long.
During Medik8's tests, 94% of users agreed that the Advanced Day Ultimate Protect leaves the skin feeling moisturised all day, perfect for this time of year when the warmer, drier weather leaves skin parched and in need of nourishment.
Over at Lookfantastic, plenty of customers have shared their love for this skincare gem. One 5-star reviewer writes: "Very happy to use this daycream, not only because of its spf but also for his hydrating. Even though it is a cream rather than a lotion , my foundation still goes on smoothly and not greasy. It's a winner."
Further praise comes from this shopper who says: "Like all medik8 products, it's perfect! Easy to apply, rich moisturiser and it's giving full protection from harmful rays. It's still lovely as a base for foundation and doesn't feel greasy at all on my combination skin. It's my second tube and I'm a big fan."
A third buyer beams: " Love this moisturiser with sunscreen. It works and my skin feels great and protected all day. Highly recommend for someone who is short of tine in the morning."
And even more accolades come from this customer who raves: "I do have hyper sensitive skin and getting rushing from everything, this cream is the only one that works for me- no break outs! Will buy again, it gives skin light summer glow and protection is perfect. Definitely recommend!"
A fifth gushes: "I have used various other SPF 50 sunscreens previously and they have always had down sides such as being too greasy on the skin or not sitting well under make-up. Not with this one! This is absorbed very quickly and feels extremely hydrating yet non-greasy! No pilling under make-up either! Well done Medik8!"
And this shopper shares: " My go to sunscreen! Keeping me young forever! I love the fact that it has PA++++ which protects my skin from the screen damage!"
You can pick up this SPF cream from Lookfantastic or Amazon at the reduced price of £47.20. Or, if you don't mind paying the full price, Sephora, Cult Beauty, and Medik8 are selling it for £59.
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