Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

Overall rating: 4.8662105 / 5 from 1607 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect offers a lightweight base for makeup, absorbs quickly without greasiness, and provides immediate hydration and glow. It is highly recommended for its excellent protection against harmful rays and environmental damage, leaving skin looking fresh and radiant.

Summary topics

  • Makeup Base (4%): Customers raved about how this product gives a great base for makeup and is super lightweight.
  • Absorption Speed (8%): Customers appreciated that the product absorbs well, with many mentioning that it is non-greasy and absorbs quickly.
  • Hydration (16%): A significant number of customers loved this cream for its ability to provide immediate glow and hydration.
  • Skin Feel (14%): Customers keep praising the amazing feel of the product, leaving their skin soft and hydrated.
  • UV Protection (13%): It was noted by customers that the product provides great protection from harmful rays and is highly recommended.

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Review highlights

  • "This is a lovely SPF - really nice texture and scent, absorbs quickly and doesn't leave white smears." — JENNIE M.
  • "A great result my skin feels silky and soft and young." — Julie F.
  • "My skin feels so soft and used in my layering routine the results are fantastic." — Alison T.

Reviews

Excellent SPF Moisturiser

"This is an excellent option for those who wish for a minimalist approach to skincare. An SPF 50 moisturiser that feels more akin to a traditional face moisturiser than a standard SPF. The texture is nice and it rubs well into the skin. My skin is particularly sensitive to UVA and UVB radiation and I find the Advanced Day Ultimate Protect hydrates the skin effectively and I can feel the relief when exposed to the sun. Overall, an excellent moisturiser and SPF combination, ideal for those wanting a two-in-one solution for their morning routine. Thumbs up!"

— Toby R. (5/5)

This is good, I like

"This is good, I like it a lot. More than the Vit C serum, with which I bought in a bundle. Unlike the serum, this is non oily and really brings a vibrancy to my skin along with its other purported properties such as priming, moisturising and sunscreen. If it is doing all this, and feels and looks good, then it is hands down one of the best moisturisers I have in my collection, as I whittle down to find my favourites. This is top 3 now, along with upcircle and Dr Perricone."

— Kate L. (5/5)

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect

"One of my all time favourite Medik8 products, it does everything and I love that it has SPF too so I don't need a separate product. It works well under makeup and provides an excellent base in summer as well as winter. It also compliments other serums. I am on my 10th tube!"

— Lola P. (5/5)

Advanced day ultimate protect

"I cannot go a day without this product! It hydrates and gives me a fantastic base for makeup that doesn't dry our over the day. I have got my husband using it as well now! We are both in our 50s and live in a very dry climate. There is no other product that I have found to compete with this. I use it all year round."

— Dr P. (5/5)

Great SPF face cream!

"I love the quality of this SPF face cream. It absorbs really well and hydrates my skin without leaving a sticky residue. All whilst providing high SPF protection. I would highly recommend this product."

— Rebecca B. (5/5)

Great brand

"First time I've ever used this brand but I'm already seeing positive results on my skin. For me, this is a great find and I'll continue using it on my aging skin. Love that you can buy smaller sizes too. Handy to take on a weekend away or on holiday."

— Ann S. (5/5)

Great product!

"I love this moisturiser! I’ve been using it for a couple of years now and just love the way it goes on, feels smooth and creamy and yet is easily absorbed by my skin. 10/10 to Medik8!"

— Susan C. (5/5)

Oily for combination skin type

"I found this SPF too oily for my combination skin, leaving a greasy finish. It also feels overpriced for a sunscreen. At this price, I expected a more comfortable texture, so I wouldn’t repurchase."

— Buket M. (4/5)

Great all year round SPF

"Love the way this cream dissolves into the skin, no heavy thick layer! Doesn't sting your eyes and gives a nice glowy finish."

— Jade T. (5/5)

Thick texture

"It is hard to blend but works well under make up and actually I don’t mind the thick texture, absorbs quickly and works well under the sun"

— Ota C. (4/5)

Q&A

I have rosacea and have been recommended to start using mineral based sunscreen due to reactions on my nose. Can you confirm whether this is mineral based?
Thanks for your question! While we don't currently offer a mineral sunscreen within the Medik8 range, we'd always recommend following the advice of your healthcare professional, particularly when managing rosacea or skin sensitivities.
Thank you, as a follow up question is your opinion that a chemical UV protector is better/more effective than a zinc oxide based one?
Hi Fran, please could we ask you to reach out to our team directly at customercare@medik8.com
Hi, is this a zinc oxide mineral based sun screen? If not, are you making one? Does it contain parabens, endocrine disruptors, GMOs, antibiotics?
Hi Fran, our Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50 does not contain zinc-oxide, but instead, chemical UV filters. It does not contain any harmful ingredients you mentioned.
Hello, I love the product, however, just out of curiosity I was just wondering percentage of UVA is blocked (70%? 93?)? Thank you so much for your time.
Hi Paige, Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50 provides 5*/ PA ++++ which is the highest UVA rating. Sadly, no sunscreen is able to block 100% of UV rays from reaching the skin. Even a perfectly-applied SPF 50+ sunscreen only protects against ~98.3% of UVB rays.
Is this ok for oily skin? I’m 67.
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your question. Our Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™ is ideally recommended for dehydrated and dry skin types. If your skin tends to be on the oily side, we suggest our Advanced Day Total Protect, which offers a more lightweight texture. It's perfect for everyday wear with lower UV protection, making it an excellent option for those who prefer a lighter SPF or have oily skin concerns. Thanks, Medik8 Team