The article discusses Medik8's skincare products being discounted during Amazon Prime Day sales. Founded in 2009 by a scientist, Medik8 is known for its research-driven approach and dermatologist-recommended formulas featuring vitamin C, sunscreen, and vitamin A. The author shares personal experiences with the brand’s crystal retinal product, noting significant improvements in skin clarity and texture. They recommend four specific products from Medik8's range: Crystal Retinal 3 for nighttime use to reduce blemishes and improve pore appearance; Ceramide Eye Cream for nourishing and plumping under-eye areas; and Hydr8 B5 Intense Serum for hydrating dry skin during winter months.
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Medik8, a skincare brand founded in 2009 by a scientist, is offering discounts during Amazon's Prime Day sale. Known for its scientific approach to skincare based on the CSA philosophy (vitamin C, sunscreen, and vitamin A or retinals), Medik8 has gained popularity among dermatologists, facialists, and celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The brand's products focus on skin renewal and anti-aging, including items like the crystal retinal eye cream and plumping peptide cream. Daisy Lester from The Standard shares her personal experience with Medik8 after using a retinal product recommended by her dermatologist to treat persistent acne and scarring around her jawline and cheeks.
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Medik8's science-backed skincare is on sale for Amazon Prime Day – here's what I'm buying
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Medik8 is famed for its no-nonsense approach to skincare.
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Founded in 2009 by a scientist, its commitment to in-house research and CSA philosophy – vitamin C, sunscreen and vitamin A (retinals) – has endured.
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Dermatologists, facialists and A-listers alike rave about the brand, which counts Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley among its fans.
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Now, it’s premium skincare has been discounted in Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
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Focusing on skin-renewing and anti-ageing, its skincare roster is designed to streamline your bathroom cabinet – mine included.
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Like many others, my love affair with Medik8 began with the viral crystal retinal.
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After a particularly bad bout of persistent acne around my jawline and cheeks – and subsequent scarring – I went to see a dermatologist who recommended a vitamin A derivative like a retinal.
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They naturally name-checked Medik8.
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The gold standard for blemish control, retinol and retinal help regulate cell turnover, reduce congestion and improve post-acne marks over time.
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After seeing near-instant results, I delved deeper into the Medik8 range, from the crystal retinal eye cream to the plumping and firming peptide cream, replenishing hydr8 serum, and the fine-line targeting liquid peptides serum.
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I can honestly say that my skin has never looked better since overhauling my regimen with Medik8.
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Luckily, Amazon’s annual sale has landed in time to stock up my skincare routine.
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With 20 per cent off nearly everything, these are the four formulas I’d recommend.
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My skin is noticeably clearer since incorporating Medik8’s crystal retinal into my nighttime routine.
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It’s helped clear up my texture and the look of pores, while reducing oil sebum.
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When blemishes do rear their ugly head, the retinal helps to boost cell turnover and rapidly reduces their appearance.
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It’s a product I rebuy time and time – particularly when there’s 20 per cent off.
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Working in tandem with the crystal retinal serum, the ceramide eye cream should be slowly introduced into your evening routine.
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Available in progressive strengths (from 0.03 per cent to 0.1 per cent), the eye cream nourishes, plumps and brightens the under-eye area.
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, it helps smooth fine lines and crow’s feet while locking in moisture.
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Fast-absorbing and lightweight on skin, the formula is efficacious with minimal irritation, despite my sensitive skin.
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid for nourishment, vitamin B5 to soothe, and saskatoon berry for barrier repair, the serum absorbs rapidly to instantly quench parched skin.
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I use it both in the morning and evening – it sits nicely under makeup and moisturiser without piling, while the pipette applicator helps dispense just the right amount.
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Designed to be applied in the morning with vitamin C and SPF, and at night with retinols, Medik8’s liquid peptides serum works alongside the pro-collagen cream to plump, hydrate and tackle burgeoning fine lines.
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Stimulating collagen and elastin to improve the skin’s structure and bounce, it instantly locks in moisture.
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With consistent use, my skin looks brighter and feels softer.
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