Balance Moisturiser™ & Glycolic Acid Activator™

The Balance Moisturiser and Glycolic Acid Activator are displayed with a swatch of products texture besides it.
The Balance Moisturiser and and the Glycolic Acid Activator are positioned on a geometric grey object. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Supports visibly perfected & mattified skin, Helps to promote a healthy skin microbiome, and Hydrates & softens the complexion.
A swatch of the balance moisturiser is displayed on a textured surface, with droplets of the Glycolic Acid Activator. Text callouts highlight key ingredients: GLYCOLIC ACID exfoliates, smooths & visibly perfects the skin; PREBIOTICS & POSTBIOTICS help to maintain a balanced skin microbiome; and NIACINAMIDE helps to balance oil production.
A HOW TO LAYER diagram for a skincare routine. The AM routine includes Cleanse (Clarifying Foam), Vitamin C (C-Tetra), Moisturise (Balance Moisturiser), and Sunscreen (Advanced Day Total Protect). The PM routine involves Cleanse (Clarifying Foam), Direct Acid (Glycolic Acid Activator), Vitamin A (Crystal Retinal), and Moisturise (Advanced Night Restore).
A white cardboard box stands next to a white tube of Balance Moisturiser and a small brown glass bottle of Glycolic Acid Activator.
The Balance Moisturiser and Glycolic Acid Activator are displayed with a swatch of products texture besides it.
The Balance Moisturiser and and the Glycolic Acid Activator are positioned on a geometric grey object. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Supports visibly perfected & mattified skin, Helps to promote a healthy skin microbiome, and Hydrates & softens the complexion.
A swatch of the balance moisturiser is displayed on a textured surface, with droplets of the Glycolic Acid Activator. Text callouts highlight key ingredients: GLYCOLIC ACID exfoliates, smooths & visibly perfects the skin; PREBIOTICS & POSTBIOTICS help to maintain a balanced skin microbiome; and NIACINAMIDE helps to balance oil production.
A HOW TO LAYER diagram for a skincare routine. The AM routine includes Cleanse (Clarifying Foam), Vitamin C (C-Tetra), Moisturise (Balance Moisturiser), and Sunscreen (Advanced Day Total Protect). The PM routine involves Cleanse (Clarifying Foam), Direct Acid (Glycolic Acid Activator), Vitamin A (Crystal Retinal), and Moisturise (Advanced Night Restore).
A white cardboard box stands next to a white tube of Balance Moisturiser and a small brown glass bottle of Glycolic Acid Activator.
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Balance Moisturiser™ & Glycolic Acid Activator™

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97% Oil-Free Probiotic Mattifier with AHA Surface Perfector

Reveal a visibly smooth, balanced and healthy-looking complexion with Medik8's lightweight, mattifying moisturiser and AHA Surface Perfector.

Glycolic Acid Activator (for use 2-3 times per week) gently exfoliates and smooths your skin's surface to help aid the absorption of Balance Moisturiser.

Daily use of Balance Moisturiser then visibly mattifies and helps to promote a healthy skin microbiome - perfect for oily or blemish-prone skins looking to balance the look of their complexion.

Together this pairing leaves skin visibly refined, creating the perfect base for the rest of your skincare regime and makeup application.

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Key Benefits
Visibly Perfected Complexion

Leaves skin visibly smooth and mattified with reduced redness - ideal for those with oily or blemish-prone complexions.

Lightweight Hydration

Lightweight gel texture leaves your complexion feeling hydrated, supple and smooth.

Supported Microbiome Balance

Helps to balance your microbiome to reduce blemish-causing bacteria.

How to Use

First-time use

If you're new to Balance Moisturiser we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.

Step 1

After cleansing in the morning and evening, apply Balance Moisturiser evenly across the face, neck and décolletage.

Step 2

If applying in the morning, leave to absorb before applying sunscreen. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect.

Uses Per Tube

50

Key Ingredients
Prebiotics & Postbiotics

Help to maintain a balanced skin microbiome by supporting the production of beneficial bacteria in the skin. In doing so, they support a healthy and balanced complexion.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, it boasts anti-inflammatory properties to visibly calm blemish-induced irritation while helping to regulate oil production.

Beta-glucan

A natural extract derived from oats which helps to soothe and comfort the skin.

Cinnamon Extract

With natural antibacterial properties, it helps to limit blemish-causing bacteria while also working to balance oil production.

Beta-glucan

A natural extract derived from oats which helps to soothe and comfort the skin.

Cinnamon Extract

With natural antibacterial properties, it helps to limit blemish-causing bacteria while also working to balance oil production.

Glycolic Acid

With the smallest particle size of all the AHAs, glycolic acid is the most powerful. It works to break down the bonds between dead skin cells, so they can be easily exfoliated away to reveal fresher, newer skin cells beneath. The result is visibly brighter, smoother and decongested skin.

Full List of Ingredients
Balance Moisturiser™ & Glycolic Acid Activator™
97% Oil-Free Probiotic Mattifier with AHA Surface Perfector

INGREDIENTS

Balance Moisturiser: Aqua (Water), Saccharide Isomerate, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cocoglycerides, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Nylon-12, Capryloyl Glycine, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethyl Linoleate, Lauric Acid, Laureth-7, Sarcosine, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lactobacillus Extract Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.
Glycolic Acid Activator: Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA.

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.
  • No artificial fragrance
  • No synthetic colours
  • Paraben free
  • Alcohol free
Experts Recommended

Delivers a healthy-looking complexion with an instant matte finish.

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer

Helps boost the skin's natural glow without oiliness

KATIE THOMAS
Senior Beauty Editor - Marie Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I layer Balance Moisturiser with sunscreen?
After cleansing and toning in the morning, apply Balance Moisturiser to the face, neck and décolletage. Follow with sunscreen. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect.
Can I use Glycolic Acid Activator in the morning?
We do not advise using Glycolic Acid Activator during the day, as glycolic acid can make skin more sensitive to sun damage. Instead, use 2-3 times a week after cleansing in the evening.
Can I use Glycolic Acid Activator alongside Crystal Retinal?
Yes. You can use Glycolic Acid Activator alongside Crystal Retinal in the evening. After cleansing and toning, apply Glycolic Acid Activator before Crystal Retinal. Follow with Balance moisturiser.
Balance Moisturiser™ & Glycolic Acid Activator™