A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect stands upright, with a swipe of light cream next to it.
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A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is featured. Text callouts highlight key ingredients: PREMIUM UV FILTERS, DNA REPAIR ENZYME, and 360° ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD.
Before-and-after skin tone comparison of a woman's face, showing a matte finish on the left and a glowing, hydrated finish on the right. A tube of Medik8 Advanced day ultimate protect is shown in the bottom right corner on a beige background with text highlighting its invisible finish.
Three day protection products are showcased. Advanced Day Eye Protect (SPF 30) is optimised for the delicate eye area. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect (SPF 50+) includes a DNA repair enzyme and a 360° environmental shield. Advanced Day Total Protect (lightweight SPF 30) offers a 360° environmental shield.
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A HOW TO LAYER diagram for an AM skincare routine. It includes Cleanse (Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Medik8 Press & Glow), Vitamin C (Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe), and Sunscreen (Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect).
A graphic titled THE CSA PHILOSOPHY outlines the three-step anti-aging skincare approach. It illustrates BRIGHTENS with Vitamin C serum, PROTECTS with Sunscreen, and RENEWS with Vitamin A product, each accompanied by a product image.
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect stands beside its matching white carton.
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect stands upright, with a swipe of light cream next to it.
A woman holding a white tube of Mediks Advanced Daily Ultimate Protect SPF 50 sunscreen against a warm beige background, with text reading 'Clinically Proven to reduce visible hyperpigmentation & wrinkles in 4 weeks.'.
Close-up of a woman's face with a white cream smear on her cheek which is medik8 advanced day ultimate protect, overlaid with marketing text about UV protection, DNA repair, moisturizing feel, and no roll-off or pilling.
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is featured. Text callouts highlight key ingredients: PREMIUM UV FILTERS, DNA REPAIR ENZYME, and 360° ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD.
Before-and-after skin tone comparison of a woman's face, showing a matte finish on the left and a glowing, hydrated finish on the right. A tube of Medik8 Advanced day ultimate protect is shown in the bottom right corner on a beige background with text highlighting its invisible finish.
Three day protection products are showcased. Advanced Day Eye Protect (SPF 30) is optimised for the delicate eye area. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect (SPF 50+) includes a DNA repair enzyme and a 360° environmental shield. Advanced Day Total Protect (lightweight SPF 30) offers a 360° environmental shield.
A hand applies a small white dot of medik8 Advanced day ultimate protect cream to another hand, with text callouts explaining the product's premium UV filters, DNA repair enzyme, and environmental shield benefits on a warm beige background.
A HOW TO LAYER diagram for an AM skincare routine. It includes Cleanse (Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Medik8 Press & Glow), Vitamin C (Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe), and Sunscreen (Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect).
A graphic titled THE CSA PHILOSOPHY outlines the three-step anti-aging skincare approach. It illustrates BRIGHTENS with Vitamin C serum, PROTECTS with Sunscreen, and RENEWS with Vitamin A product, each accompanied by a product image.
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect stands beside its matching white carton.
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Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

  • Protect
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  • Repair
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  • Hydrate
Age-Defying Moisturiser with Photolyase SPF 50+ | PA++++

Protect your skin from UV rays, visibly reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and deeply hydrate the complexion - all at once. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is your daily moisturiser and SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen in one. It offers a comprehensive environmental shield against the sun's damaging, ageing and burning effects as well as air pollution, blue light, infrared damage and glycation (damage to collagen and elastin within the skin).

It therefore works to prevent the formation of wrinkles, dark spots, dullness and uneven skin texture. The formula is also elevated with a next-generation DNA repair enzyme called photolyase (pronounced 'photo-lye-aze') which works to support your skin's natural repair mechanisms following UV exposure. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is proven to deliver a non-greasy, non-comedogenic, invisible finish on all skin tones* and can be easily applied under makeup.

*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones
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C-Tetra Advanced
20% Vitamin C Gel-Serum With Phyto Exosomes
Key Benefits
Preserves Skin's Youthfulness

Delivers powerful SPF 50+ PA++++ protection against the damaging effects of UVA (ageing) & UVB (burning) rays.

Multi-Benefit Skin Defence In 1 Formula

Protects the skin from the ageing effects of blue light, infrared light, air pollution and glycation, as well as UV rays.

Daily Hydration

Infused with squalane and multi-weight hyaluronic acid for effective daily moisturisation.

Repairs After UV Exposure

Supports the skin’s natural repair mechanisms after UV exposure, to prevent visible damage and ageing.

No White Cast

Proven to deliver an invisible finish on all skin tones* - perfect for every morning skincare regime.

*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones

Proven Results
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
94% agreed Advanced Day Ultimate Protect leaves the skin feeling moisturised all day*
98% of UVB (burning) rays are blocked by SPF50+**
UVA PA++++ is the maximum (ageing) protection a sunscreen can achieve
*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones. **L. Duteil et al, Pigment Cell Melanoma, Res, 2014, 27(5), pp 822-6. doi: 10.1111/pcmr.12273.
How to Use

First-time use

If you're new to Advanced Day Ultimate Protect we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.

Step 1

As the last step in your morning skincare routine, apply 5 pumps (¼ teaspoon) in upward strokes to the face, taking care to avoid the eye area.

Step 2

Apply 5 more pumps to the neck and décolletage. Allow to fully absorb.

Step 3

Reapply throughout the day as needed and every 2 hours if in direct sunlight.

Uses Per Tube

50

Guide to Layering
Step 1: Cleanse
Surface Radiance Cleanse™
Morning
Evening
Surface Radiance Cleanse™
Select a Size
Step 2: Tone
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Morning
Evening
Press & Glow™
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Step 3: Brighten
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Step 4: Renew
Evening
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Step 5: Moisturise
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Key Ingredients
Advanced UV Filters

A complex of premium chemical sun filters, carefully selected for their high performance, skin-friendly benefits and stability (effectiveness) in sunlight.

DNA Repair Enzyme (Encapsulated Photolyase)

Derived from plankton extract, photolyase is a light-activated DNA repair enzyme that helps to repair the visible ageing effects of UV rays following exposure.

360° Environmental Shield

An innovative combination of sustainably-sourced blueberry seed oil, marrubium vulgare (pronounced 'mar-RUBE-ee-um vool-gah-ray') extract and carnosine (pronounced 'CAR-na-seen') which works to protect against the effects of environmental stressors.

Squalane

An almost skin-identical lipid which helps to support the natural skin barrier by nourishing the complexion.

360° Environmental Shield

An innovative combination of sustainably-sourced blueberry seed oil, marrubium vulgare (pronounced 'mar-RUBE-ee-um vool-gah-ray') extract and carnosine (pronounced 'CAR-na-seen') which works to protect against the effects of environmental stressors.

Squalane

An almost skin-identical lipid which helps to support the natural skin barrier by nourishing the complexion.

Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid

Unlike many other hyaluronic acid serums, Hydr8 B5 Intense uses multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid (small, medium and large), to distribute deep hydration evenly throughout the skin's many layers. This leaves the complexion visibly nourished and supple.

Full List of Ingredients
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Age-Defying Moisturiser with Photolyase SPF 50+ | PA++++

INGREDIENTS

Aqua (Water), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Plankton Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.

PRECAUTIONS

Avoid eye contact. If product enters eyes, rinse well with water. If irritation occurs, cease use. Should irritation persist, consult a doctor. Use only as directed and on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to medik8.co/patch for an in-depth guide to patch testing.

*Although we try our best to ensure this list of ingredients is accurate there may be product upgrades from time to time, or slight variants between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is that which is printed on the product packaging.
  • Non-comedogenic ingredients
  • No artifical fragrance
  • No synthetic colours
  • Paraben free
  • Vegan friendly
Experts Recommended

This is Medik8's ultimate, most advanced sunscreen

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer
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Consider this your ultimate, all-bases-covered SPF formula.

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British Vogue Beauty & Wellness Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use vitamin C alongside this Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
Absolutely! In fact, we recommend you do just that as per our pioneering CSA Philosophy; vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. Apply Advanced Day Ultimate Protect as the last step of your morning routine (after vitamin C).
Is Advanced Day Ultimate Protect non-comedogenic ie block pore and cause blemishes?
As with all of our products, Advanced Day Ultimate Protect only features non-comedogenic ingredients which we are confident will not block pores. We also test all of our final formulations on a variety of different skin types to make sure they will not lead to blemishes.
Can I apply makeup on top of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
Absolutely. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect's hydrating formula can be easily applied before makeup.
Do I need to apply a moisturiser before Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
You can if you wish. However, Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is expertly designed to be an effective, all-in-one moisturiser and sunscreen - a mainstay in your routine 365 days a year.
Is Advanced Day Ultimate Protect suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is proven to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.* *Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™