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Medik8 Cleaner
Medik8 is a British skincare brand built around clinically formulated products that work well before you even think about serums or moisturisers. A good cleanser removes makeup, sunscreen, sebum and pollution without stripping the skin barrier, and Medik8 offers a few distinct approaches depending on your skin type and how much makeup or SPF you wear daily. This category brings together Medik8's cleansing products, from a daily foaming cleanser to a richer oil-based option for deeper makeup removal.
What does a Medik8 cleanser actually do
Cleansing is the first and most overlooked step in a skincare routine. Its main job is to remove dirt, excess oil, sunscreen and makeup so that the products you apply afterwards, such as serums or retinoids, can actually penetrate the skin. A cleanser that's too harsh will strip natural oils and can leave skin tight, red or more sensitive, while one that's too mild may not fully remove SPF or long-wear makeup. Gel and foaming cleansers usually suit normal to oily skin, while oil-based cleansers are gentler and better at dissolving heavy makeup or waterproof sunscreen. Most dermatologists recommend cleansing twice daily, morning and evening, using lukewarm rather than hot water. Double cleansing, an oil cleanser followed by a water-based one, is a common method for anyone who wears makeup or SPF regularly.
Surface Radiance Cleanse for daily use
Surface Radiance Cleanse - Daily cleanser - is a lightweight, foaming formula designed for everyday use on most skin types, including normal, combination and oily skin. It removes surface impurities and light makeup without leaving skin feeling stripped or tight afterwards. Because it's mild, it works well both morning and evening as part of a standard two-step cleanse. It doesn't contain strong active ingredients, so it won't replace a treatment product like a retinol serum, it simply prepares the skin for one.
How to use it
Apply to damp skin, massage gently for around 30 seconds and rinse with lukewarm water. It can be used on its own in the morning and as the second step of a double cleanse at night.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil for makeup and SPF removal
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil is better suited to drier or more sensitive skin, or to anyone who wears sunscreen, foundation or waterproof makeup daily. Oil cleansers work by binding to oil-based residue such as SPF and makeup, lifting it away more effectively than a foaming gel can on its own. It's a good first step in a double cleanse, followed by a lighter cleanser to remove any remaining residue. Skin with an active breakout or very oily skin may prefer a gel cleanser instead, since oil formulas can feel heavier.
Combining cleansing with toning
After cleansing, many people follow with a toner such as Press & Glow Toner, which helps remove any last traces of cleanser and prepares the skin for serums. A toner isn't strictly necessary, but it can be a useful step if your cleanser leaves any residue or if you like to add a light hydrating layer before applying active ingredients. It shouldn't feel drying or tingly; if it does, that's usually a sign the formula doesn't suit your skin type.
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