Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50 on a warm cream background
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+

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Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+

A moisturising SPF 50+ with a creamy, dewy finish that can replace a separate morning moisturiser.

£59.00 £11.80/10ml
50ml
Best suited to
You want high daily protection and prefer a richer, hydrating sunscreen finish.
Another option may be better if
Your skin is very oily or you prefer an ultralight, matte sunscreen.

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Why I chose it

The biggest challenge with sunscreen is finding one that you are happy to use every morning. This has a smooth, creamy texture, leaves the skin looking dewy and sits well alongside the rest of a morning routine.

For many people, this is moisturising enough to replace a separate morning moisturiser. If your skin still feels dry or tight, apply a moisturiser underneath.

The formula also contains antioxidants and photolyase technology to give the skin some additional support against blue light, infrared and other environmental stress. This sits alongside, rather than in place of, its broad-spectrum UV protection.

Dr Max GreenfieldMBBS, BSc, MRCS(Eng)

Where this fits

A broad guide to where this sits, without assuming how many steps your routine has.

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How to introduce it

Apply a generous, even layer before sun exposure.

Reapply during prolonged or direct exposure and after swimming, sweating or towelling.

Guidance continues after purchase. We can help you introduce, simplify or adjust this product.

The ingredients that make this special

A closer look at the ingredients doing the most meaningful work in this formula—and what the evidence can reasonably tell us.

Photolyase

An enzyme technology included in some sunscreens to support the skin after UV exposure.

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Photolyase is an enzyme technology included in some sunscreen formulas to support the skin after UV exposure. It provides additional support but isn’t a replacement for sunscreen.

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil

An antioxidant-rich plant oil that helps support the skin barrier and protect against environmental stress.

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Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil is rich in essential fatty acids and naturally occurring antioxidants, including vitamin E and polyphenols. Oils with this fatty acid profile are well recognised for helping reduce moisture loss and support the skin barrier. Its antioxidant activity is well demonstrated in laboratory studies, although strong clinical evidence for specific anti-ageing or pigmentation benefits in finished skincare products is more limited. It is generally included to help nourish the skin and support overall resilience, particularly in dry or environmentally stressed skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

A well-established humectant moisturiser that helps the skin hold onto water.

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Hyaluronic acid is a well-established humectant moisturiser that draws water into the upper layers of the skin. It works best alongside emollient and occlusive ingredients, which help soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.

View the complete ingredients list

Aqua (Water), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Plankton Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.

More about Medik8

Medik8 develops and manufactures virtually all of its products at its ISO-certified innovation centre near London. Its in-house scientists focus on formulation, stability and ingredient delivery rather than following a trend simply because it is popular.

That work is visible across several of its best-known ranges: the progressive Crystal Retinal strength ladder; C-Tetra serums built around a stable form of vitamin C; its research into peptide combinations and delivery; and high-quality daily sunscreens designed to make reliable UVA and UVB protection easier to use consistently. The products do different jobs, but they share a useful principle: thoughtful formulation should help proven ingredients fit into real routines.