Facial Cleansers

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Our face cleansers effectively remove makeup, sunscreen and daily build-up, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, clear, and ready for the next step in your routine. Explore our range to discover targeted solutions for common concerns - such as visible impurities, redness, dryness, and uneven texture - delivered in formats that integrate seamlessly into any regimen.

Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Morning
Evening
Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel Barrier-Boosting Gel-to-Foam with Moisture MagnetsTM & Prebiotics
Full Size (145ml) | £29
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse tube displayed on a clean white background with a large, translucent gel texture smear. Text identifies it as a Resurfacing AHA/BHA Mangosteen Cleansing Gel in a 150mL size.
Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse tube on a bright background with checkmark graphics. Text highlights its benefits: brightening and exfoliating acids for a youthful glow, refreshing and smoothing gel-to-light foam formula, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, and antioxidant-infused for healthy-looking skin.
Morning
Evening
Dullness
Surface Radiance Cleanse™ Smoothing Gel-to-Foam
Exfoliating AHA/BHA
Full Size (150ml) | £25
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Medik8 Micellar Mousse pump bottle displayed on a white background with a smear of white foam behind it, highlighting the product's texture.
A split image featuring the foam texture application alongside a list of benefits, including "Removes makeup, sunscreen & impurities" and "Purifies & Nourishes the skin."
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Micellar Mousse™ Purifying & Nourishing Effortless Rinse-Off Cleanser
Full Size (150ml) | £25
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.
Morning
Evening
Enlarged Pores & Blemishes
Clarifying Foam™ Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser
Full Size (150ml) | £25
Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser pump bottle displayed on a white background with a smear of white foam behind it, highlighting the product's texture.
A split image featuring the cleanser bottle alongside a list of benefits, including "Gently removes impurities from red, sensitised and post-treatment skin" and "Reduces the look of redness."
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser Ultra-Gentle Foam
Soothing Chlorophyll
Full Size (150ml) | £25
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Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands against a white background. Golden oil droplets surround the bottle, highlighting its rich, fluid texture.
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil bottle stands on a white block. Text lists benefits including removing heavy makeup, supporting the lipid barrier, and acting as a transformative oil-to-milk cleanser.
Morning
Evening
Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil™ Make-Up Dissolving Oil-to-Milk
Purifying Moringa & Omega-6
Full Size (140ml) | £35
A Medik8 Gentle Cleanse pump bottle displayed on a white background with a smear of white foam behind it, highlighting the product's hydrating texture.
A split image featuring the foam texture alongside a list of benefits, including "Very gently removes makeup, sunscreen & daily impurities" and "Especially formulated for very sensitive skin types."
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Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Gentle Cleanse™ Hydrating Rosemary Foam
Travel Size (40ml) | £10
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense tube lies on a white background with a smear of translucent gel. Text identifies it as an "L-Mandelic Acid Pore Refining Gel" in a 150mL size.
List of benefits appears next to the Pore Cleanse Gel Intense tube. Text claims it visibly reduces enlarged pores, removes unwanted oiliness, smooths texture, and leaves the complexion refined.
Morning
Evening
Enlarged Pores & Blemishes
Pore Cleanse Gel™ Intense L-Mandelic Acid Pore Refining Gel
£25
Surface Radiance Cleanse Try Me - Grey Background
Surface Radiance Cleanse™ (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Dullness
Surface Radiance Cleanse™ (Travel Size) Resurfacing AHA/BHA Mangosteen Cleansing Gel
Travel Size (40ml) | £10
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Clarifying Foam™ (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Enlarged Pores & Blemishes
Clarifying Foam™ (Travel Size) Refreshing AHA/BHA Blemish Cleanser
£10
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Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser (Travel Size) Ultra-Mild Chlorophyll Foam
Travel Size (40ml) | £10
Gentle Cleanse Try Me - Grey Background
Gentle Cleanse™ (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Gentle Cleanse™ (Travel Size) Hydrating Rosemary Foam
£10

Frequently Asked Questions

What do cleansers do?
Facial cleansers remove dirt, excess oil, pollution, sunscreen, and makeup from the skin’s surface. They help keep pores clear, help prevent breakouts, balance the skin, and prepare it for the next steps in your skincare routine. Medik8 offers a range of cleansers to suit every skin type and concern, from nourishing cream and oil cleansers to clarifying gels and gently exfoliating formulas, making it easy to build the perfect first step in your skincare journey.

How often should I cleanse my face?

Generally, cleanse twice daily morning and evening. In the evening, it’s important to remove accumulated makeup, sunscreen, and pollutants. Start with an oil-based cleanser to remove stubborn makeup like Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil  and follow with a clarifying option such as  Surface Radiance Cleanse. In the morning, a gentle cleanse refreshes skin without over-stripping essential oils. Gentle Cleanse is ideal to wake up the skin without disrupting its natural moisture barrier.

Is double-cleansing necessary?
For worn sunscreen, makeup, or environmental pollutants, double cleansing can help. Use an oil-based cleanser first to dissolve surface oils and makeup, followed by a water-based cleanser to remove deeper impurities. Be mindful not to cleanse too often or too harshly, as this can disrupt the skin barrier.

What are water-based cleansers?

Water-based cleansers, like Gentle Cleanse or Surface Radiance Cleanse, are typically gels, foams, or creams that use water as their primary solvent. They effectively cleanse away sweat, dirt, and water-based debris, and are often used as the second step in a double-cleansing routine.

What is an oil-based cleanser, and how does it work?
Oil-based cleansers are formulated with natural oils or esters that bind to oil-based impurities like sebum, makeup, sunscreen, and pollution. They work on the principle that “like dissolves like,” gently lifting away debris without disrupting the skin’s natural moisture barrier. To use, massage the cleanser onto dry skin for 30–60 seconds, then add water to emulsify before rinsing thoroughly. Oil cleansers are especially effective as the first step in a double cleanse, helping to remove long-wear or waterproof products with ease.

How do I choose the right cleanser?

Choose a cleanser that suits your skin type and concerns. 

  • For dry or sensitive skin, opt for a creamy, hydrating formula such as Gentle Cleanse.
  • Oily or blemish-prone skin benefits from lightweight gel or foaming cleansers like Clarifying Foam.
  • Sensitive skin types should look for minimal-ingredient formulas that soothe while cleansing, helping to maintain the skin’s natural barrier. Calmwise Soothing Cleanser is ideal.
  • For dullness, uneven texture, or enlarged pores, reach for a resurfacing cleanser with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate and decongest. Surface Radiance Cleanse offers daily brightening and smoothing, while Pore Cleanse Gel Intense visibly refines pores.

If you wear makeup or daily SPF, consider a double cleanse, starting with an oil-based formula to dissolve buildup. Medik8 offers a range of pH-balanced, sulphate-free cleansers to support every skin type.

What cleansers are good for oily skin?

For oily skin, choose a lightweight gel or foam cleanser with clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or gentle exfoliating acids. These help unclog pores, regulate sebum, and support a clearer complexion without over-drying.

Medik8's Clarifying Foam cleanser combines AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate and dissolve impurities for clearer, smoother skin. This pH-balanced foam helps blemish-prone skin without causing dryness or tightness.

How do I choose the right cleanser?

Choose a cleanser that suits your skin type and concerns. 

  • For dry or sensitive skin, opt for a creamy, hydrating formula such as Gentle Cleanse.
  • Oily or blemish-prone skin benefits from lightweight gel or foaming cleansers like Clarifying Foam.
  • Sensitive skin types should look for minimal-ingredient formulas that soothe while cleansing, helping to maintain the skin’s natural barrier. Calmwise Soothing Cleanser is ideal.
  • For dullness, uneven texture, or enlarged pores, reach for a resurfacing cleanser with AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate and decongest. Surface Radiance Cleanse offers daily brightening and smoothing, while Pore Cleanse Gel Intense visibly refines pores.

If you wear makeup or daily SPF, consider a double cleanse, starting with an oil-based formula to dissolve buildup. Medik8 offers a range of pH-balanced, sulphate-free cleansers to support every skin type.

What cleansers are good for oily skin?

For oily skin, choose a lightweight gel or foam cleanser with clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, or gentle exfoliating acids. These help unclog pores, regulate sebum, and support a clearer complexion without over-drying.

Medik8's Clarifying Foam cleanser combines AHAs and BHAs to gently exfoliate and dissolve impurities for clearer, smoother skin. This pH-balanced foam helps blemish-prone skin without causing dryness or tightness.

Facial Cleansers

The first step to effective skincare

Cleansing is the foundation of every routine. By removing makeup, SPF and daily impurities, this simple daily step prepares the skin for the products that follow, helping active ingredients absorb more effectively and perform at their best.

Choose the right cleanser for your skin

Gel cleansers are a go-to for many routines, helping to refresh the skin while lifting away impurities. They’re ideal for normal to oily or blemish-prone skin. Cream and oil-based cleansers offer a more nourishing cleanse, making them better suited to dry or sensitive skin types requiring extra hydration.

Whatever your skin goal, the right cleanser helps ensure your skin feels clean, balanced and never stripped.

Cleansing, intelligently formulated

At Medik8, our cleansers are designed to target a range of skin concerns while reinforcing the skin’s natural barrier. From gentle daily cleansers to targeted solutions, every formula is developed to complement your routine:

  • Surface Radiance Cleanse combines AHAs and BHAs to help visibly decongest and brighten
  • Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel lifts away makeup, SPF and impurities in one step, clinically proven to maintain hydration until your next cleanse*
  • Clarifying Foam pairs salicylic and mandelic acids to gently exfoliate, decongest and help reduce the look of blemishes, without leaving skin tight

* Proven via independent clinical study conducted over 4 weeks on 66 participants with all skin types using corneometer to test skin hydration levels. Measurements taken after 1st cleanse, and 8 hours after first cleanse.