Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle displayed on a clean white background with three dollops of white airy foam. Text identifies it as a Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser in a 150mL size.
Medik8 Clarifying Foam being dispensed into a palm, shown next to a list of benefits on a bubbly white background. Text highlights its pH-balanced formula that visibly smooths, clarifies, and decongests the skin; reduces the look of blemishes; prevents future blemishes; and leaves skin calm and balanced.
Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle stands on a white block against a clean grey background. Text highlights key ingredients: Salicylic Acid to break down blemish-causing buildup, L-Mandelic Acid for gentle exfoliation and a clarified complexion, and Niacinamide & Tea Tree Oil to help maintain balanced, blemish-free skin.
A "How to Layer" guide showing Medik8 Clarifying Foam as the first step for both AM and PM routines. The AM routine follows with Press & Clear (Tone), Clarity Peptides (Target), and Advanced Day Ultimate Protect (Sunscreen). The PM routine follows with Press & Clear (Tone), Crystal Retinal (Vitamin A), and Advanced Night Restore (Moisturise).
Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle stands next to its matching white outer carton on a clean white background. Text on both identifies the product as a 150mL Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser.
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Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle displayed on a clean white background with three dollops of white airy foam. Text identifies it as a Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser in a 150mL size.
Medik8 Clarifying Foam being dispensed into a palm, shown next to a list of benefits on a bubbly white background. Text highlights its pH-balanced formula that visibly smooths, clarifies, and decongests the skin; reduces the look of blemishes; prevents future blemishes; and leaves skin calm and balanced.
Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle stands on a white block against a clean grey background. Text highlights key ingredients: Salicylic Acid to break down blemish-causing buildup, L-Mandelic Acid for gentle exfoliation and a clarified complexion, and Niacinamide & Tea Tree Oil to help maintain balanced, blemish-free skin.
A "How to Layer" guide showing Medik8 Clarifying Foam as the first step for both AM and PM routines. The AM routine follows with Press & Clear (Tone), Clarity Peptides (Target), and Advanced Day Ultimate Protect (Sunscreen). The PM routine follows with Press & Clear (Tone), Crystal Retinal (Vitamin A), and Advanced Night Restore (Moisturise).
Medik8 Clarifying Foam pump bottle stands next to its matching white outer carton on a clean white background. Text on both identifies the product as a 150mL Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser.
Bottle of Medik8 Clarifying Foam Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser stands against a grey and white background. The 40ml bottle has a clear cap and pump dispenser.
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Clarifying Foam™

  • Cleanse
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  • Calm
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  • Even
Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser

Reveal a visibly clearer, smoother and decongested complexion with Clarifying Foam.

This sumptuous foam formula delivers a unique combination of AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) to lightly exfoliate, dissolve impurities and help to both reduce and prevent imperfections in blemish-prone skins.

Despite its powerful purifying abilities, this soothing and pH-balanced formula won't leave the skin feeling dry or tight. Instead, you can expect noticeably clarified, calmer and more even skin that's less prone to breakouts.

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Key Benefits
Imperfection Reduction & Prevention

Lightly exfoliates the skin to reduce the appearance and future formation of blemishes and imperfections.

Visibly Calm & Even Complexion

Visibly soothes congestion-induced discomfort while supporting a more even skin tone and texture.

Gentle Yet Effective Cleanse

This pH-balanced formula dissolves daily impurities without disturbing the skin's natural balance or leaving it feeling dry.

How to Use

First-time use

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


Step 1

In the morning and/or evening, pump Clarifying Foam into the palm of the hand and massage into a moistened face and neck.


Step 2

Rinse with warm water and pat face dry.

Uses per bottle

90
Guide to Layering
Step 1: Cleanse
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Step 2: Tone
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Step 3: Brighten
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Step 5: Moisturise
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Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid

An effective BHA (beta hydroxy acid), it decongests and exfoliates from within the pore to break down build up that can lead to blemishes, blackheads and enlarged pores.

L-Mandelic Acid

A softly exfoliating AHA with BHA power, mandelic acid is able to work both on the surface of the skin and within pores for deep but gentle exfoliation. The prefixed 'L' indicates the ingredient chosen is most biologically compatible with your skin, meaning optimal results and minimal irritation.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, it boasts anti-inflammatory properties to visibly calm blemish-induced irritation while hydrating and supporting the skin's natural barrier.

Tea Tree Oil

Provides powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to help maintain a visibly clear complexion.

Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, it boasts anti-inflammatory properties to visibly calm blemish-induced irritation while hydrating and supporting the skin's natural barrier.

Tea Tree Oil

Provides powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to help maintain a visibly clear complexion.

Full List of Ingredients
Clarifying Foam™
Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser

Aqua (Water), Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Mandelic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Tocopherol, Limonene.

*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
  • Certified by the vegan society
Expert Recommended

"The perfect Medik8 cleanser for blemish-prone skins."

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer
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"The best face wash for blemish prone skin."

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Beauty Writers - British Vogue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Clarifying Foam during pregnancy?
As a cosmetics company, we are unable to provide product advice in relation to medical conditions such as pregnancy. We would recommend discussing the ingredients with your GP or midwife before use. As general guidance, this product does not contain any ingredients which we would recommend to avoid during pregnancy, unless advised by your doctor.
Can I use my vitamin C serum after Clarifying Foam?
Absolutely. Cleanse in the morning with Clarifying Foam. We would then recommend following with Press & Clear (for maximum skin-clarifying benefits) before applying your vitamin C serum.
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