Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse is a cleansing gel with AHA and BHA acids suitable for all skin types. It is particularly well-suited for visible signs of ageing, dull appearance and uneven texture. It cleanses, exfoliates the skin's surface and can also be used as the second step of a double cleanse.

Key Benefits

• Removes sebum, impurities and other build-up from the skin.
• AHA acids exfoliate the skin's surface, while the BHA acid works inside the pores to help loosen congestion.
• According to the manufacturer, it leaves skin visibly brightened and smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Glycerin helps retain moisture in the skin.

The combination of cleansing and exfoliation helps improve the appearance of dull skin and uneven texture.

Ingredients

• Mandelic acid is one of the exfoliating AHA ingredients.
• Lactic acid is a gently exfoliating and hydrating AHA acid.
• Salicylic acid as a BHA works inside the pores and helps break down accumulated sebum and skin cells.
• Glycerin acts as a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
• Mangosteen peel extract is a source of antioxidants.
• The formula is complemented by raspberry and orange fruit extracts and yucca root extract.

Full INCI: Aqua (Water), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

The combination of AHA, BHA, glycerin and botanical extracts brings together exfoliating care with moisturising and antioxidant ingredients.

Usage and Dosage

• Perform a patch test at least 24 hours before first use.
• Dispense the gel into your palm and massage into damp face and neck.
• Upon contact with water, the gel texture transforms into a light lather.
• Rinse off with water and gently pat the skin dry.
• Use morning and evening; for normal to oily skin, twice-daily use is possible.
• The gel is also suitable as the second cleansing step in a double cleanse routine.

The straightforward routine makes it easy to incorporate the gel into both morning and evening skincare.

Packaging and Volume

• Each pack contains 150 ml of cleansing gel.
• The gel transforms into a light lather upon contact with water.

About the Brand

Medik8 was founded in 2009 by British scientist Elliot Isaacs. The brand describes itself as British dermatological skincare and develops and manufactures the majority of its products at its own innovation centre in the United Kingdom. Its CSA philosophy combines vitamin C and sun protection during the day with vitamin A at night. Since December 2023, Medik8 has been a certified B Corporation.

Medik8 builds its skincare on in-house development, UK manufacturing and the CSA philosophy.