Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

Overall rating: 4.8671374 / 5 from 1558 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

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)

Best high SPF

"I will not leave the house without applying this spf to my face neck and back of hands ( I use alongside the eye protection ) it's protected me from all sun over summer even after facial procedures. It leaves a nice glow and does not pill ontop of vit c or my other serums and it's a perfect base for makeup. Very protective and keeps face moisturisation."

Jane J. (5/5)

Good for my super sensitive skin

"I've struggled with sensitive skin and flare ups a lot in the past few years and struggled with finding a product that doesn't trigger a flare but also has anti aging properties. This one causes no irritation for me and has been working well on those fine lines for well over a year now."

Mar (5/5)

Medik8 daily face spf 50

"As a redhead I have to use an spf daily. My skin is on the dry side so I use the new exo-PDRN serum and a little advanced Pro-Collagen moisturiser in the morning under the SPF 50. It has a slight citrus smell, and looks quite thick. I use 3-4 pumps for my face and neck, however it spreads very easily across the skin with no white cast like some other brands. My make-up sits well on top. It is on the pricey side so I buy when there is an offer. It does not irritate my eyes."

Sineadsinead S. (5/5)

Fantastic SPF with mousturiser

"Another fantastic product from Medik8! Applying this after the vitamin c oil leaves my skin with a dewy glow. This product allows perfect makeup application and is now part of my daily routine. A tube goes a long way so this is great value for money. I was recommended this product by a friend and the quality is excellent."

A M. (5/5)

Love this!

"Bought this as part of the recommended system the website gave me and it does not disappoint. I use it as the last step in my morning skincare routine and it makes a fabulous base for my makeup. It’s non greasy, sinks in easily and keeps my skin feeling good all day."

Georgia L. (5/5)

Must have spf

"Hands down the best spf I have used. Doesnt break my skin out, glides on beautifully without leaving a white caste. Leaves the face slowly. Have been using this item for over a year now and lost count of how many I have gone through and recorded. Only slight issue is the high price point, but I wait for the 20% off events and stock up. Would definitely recommend."

Fatima A. (5/5)

I love this SPF.

"This is a great addition to your holiday toiletries bag. As you will need to top up your SPF every 2 hours or so this tube is absolutely great. Also heard so many having issues with the pump, but I didn’t face such issues. Easy to dispense, apply and it feels good on the skin. I prefer something lighter for day to day so I use Daily Radiance Vitamin c but use this one for when I am exposed to the sun for longer period of time, such as when on the beach."

Paulo T. (5/5)

Wouldn’t use anything else

"For years I have hated sunscreen because I have ended up covered in spots this changes my view entirely not only do I wear this as my daily sunscreen and moisturiser but as my a extra layer of night time moisturiser too and not a spot in sight, also a perfect sunscreen no increase in pigmentation and what areas I have are looking considerably improved. Wouldn’t be without this now."

Niamh S. (5/5)

I just used this on

"I just used this on holiday and it was great. I have sensitive skin and it didn’t cause any irritation or redness at all. It saved my skin from sun damage in very hot weather. It is not heavy at all, I was able to put makeup over the top with no problem."

Zoe H. (5/5)

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