Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30

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Medik8

Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30

Facial Sunscreen · Budget: £40.00

4.6 (1,570 reviews)· across Medik8, LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, Space NK, Boots, Amazon UK

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Formulation inferred based on Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30; offers modern photostable filters and excellent antioxidants.

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Pending verification~91 · Safe / Clean (estimated)

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A sophisticated daily sunscreen offering excellent broad-spectrum protection and antioxidants, though sensitive skin types should note citrus oils.

Be cautious if

May be a concern for highly sensitive users due to citrus peel essential oil and fragrance allergens.

Against your clean standard

Yes, meets elevated safety standards with non-disruptive filters and rich antioxidant benefits.

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Does Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30 contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?

A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.

  • Free from parabens

    Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.

  • Free from sulfates (sls / sles)

    Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.

  • Free from silicones

    Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.

  • Free from fragrance / parfum

    Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.

  • Contains essential oils

    Found: citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, limonene. Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.

  • Free from drying alcohol

    Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.

  • Free from formaldehyde releasers

    Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

  • Free from chemical uv filters of concern

    Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.

Is Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30 non-comedogenic?

This formulation contains 1 ingredient commonly associated with clogged pores — theobroma cacao seed extract. That does not make it unsuitable for everyone: comedogenicity depends on concentration, the rest of the formula and your own skin. If you are acne-prone, patch test or choose one of the alternatives below.

Is Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30 safe for sensitive skin?

Generally a reasonable choice for sensitive skin.

  • No fragrance or parfum in the list
  • Contains essential oils or common fragrance allergens

Ingredients worth knowing about: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene.

Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF 30 full ingredients list

13 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.

Aqua (Water), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, PEG-100 Stearate, Carnosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ectoin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene.

The actives doing the work: Modern UV Filter Complex (Provides stable UVA and UVB protection without legacy filter concerns.); Multitasking Antioxidant Blend (Combines Carnosine, Ectoin, and Vitamin C to combat environmental damage.); Sodium Hyaluronate (Delivers deep hydration to support skin elasticity.).

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