Medik8

Medik8 Skincare and the CSA Philosophy

Medik8 is a UK skincare brand that has been simplifying daily skincare since 2009 with its CSA Philosophy: vitamin C in the morning, sunscreen during the day and vitamin A in the evening. Adore Beauty is an official stockist. Every product is sourced directly from the UK supplier, which means no grey market stock and no expired products. The range spans serums and treatments for targeted concerns and moisturisers to go with the rest of your routine, as well as cleansers, toners, masks, peptides, eye care and starter kits.

Vitamin C in the Morning

Vitamin C is the first step in the CSA Philosophy. The Medik8 vitamin C range includes serums and a vitamin C day cream, and many of the products are listed for dull, dry or dehydrated skin and for pigmentation or uneven skin tone. Serums and creams have different textures, so check the product details to find the one that suits your skin type. In the morning, apply your vitamin C after cleansing and before your sunscreen.

Sunscreen During the Day

Sunscreen is the second step, and it is worth wearing every day. The Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect 50ml is listed with SPF, and for sensitivity and redness, first signs of ageing, and wrinkles and loss of firmness. To compare more options, browse our sunscreen range, and follow the directions on the pack for how much to apply and when to reapply. Sunscreen is the last skincare step in the morning, after vitamin C and any moisturiser.

Vitamin A in the Evening

Vitamin A completes the trio. Medik8 has two vitamin A families: the Medik8 retinol range and the Medik8 Crystal Retinal range, which comes in numbered versions (1, 3, 6, 10 and 20). The Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 is listed for pigmentation and uneven skin tone, and for wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Vitamin A can be irritating when you first start using it, so introduce it gradually, follow the directions on the pack and wear sunscreen the next morning. Pair it with a moisturiser if your skin needs it.