Medik8's premium skincare range is discounted by 20 per cent in Amazon's Prime Day sale, offering savings on cult favourites including the crystal retinal, ceramide eye cream, hydr8 b5 intense serum and liquid peptides serum.
Founded in 2009 by a scientist, Medik8 is known for its no-nonsense approach to skincare and its commitment to in-house research and the CSA philosophy – vitamin C, sunscreen and vitamin A (retinals). The brand counts Hailey Bieber and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley among its fans, and is praised by dermatologists and facialists.
Why Medik8 is worth the hype
According to Shopping Editor Daisy Lester, her love affair with Medik8 began with the viral crystal retinal after a dermatologist recommended a vitamin A derivative to treat persistent acne around her jawline and cheeks, along with subsequent scarring. Retinol and retinal help regulate cell turnover, reduce congestion and improve post-acne marks over time.
After seeing near-instant results, Lester expanded into the wider range, including the crystal retinal eye cream, the peptide cream, the hydr8 serum and the liquid peptides serum. She reports that her skin has never looked better since overhauling her regimen with Medik8.
The best Medik8 deals this Prime Day
With 20 per cent off nearly everything, Lester recommends four formulas. The Medik8 crystal retinal, reduced from £45 to £36, is gentler than retinol and has helped clear up texture and the look of pores while reducing oil sebum. The crystal retinal ceramide eye cream, reduced from £42 to £33, nourishes, plumps and brightens the under-eye area, smoothing fine lines and crow's feet.
The hydr8 b5 intense serum, reduced from £60 to £48, is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 and saskatoon berry, absorbing rapidly to quench dry skin. The liquid peptides serum, reduced from £59 to £47, stimulates collagen and elastin to improve skin structure and bounce, and can be used with vitamin C and SPF in the morning or with retinols at night.
