Skincare for Sensitive Skin

Our skincare for sensitive skin is designed to protect and nurture while minimising irritation. With soothing ingredients like glycerin, ceramides and hyaluronic acid, each formula helps calm delicate skin, leaving it feeling comforted and balanced.
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
Crystal Retinal®
Crystal Retinal®
Evening
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Crystal Retinal® Award-winning Age-Defying Vitamin A Night Serum
Full Size (30ML) | £45
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Medik8 Advanced Night Restore cream jar shown open with a rich dollop of white cream peaked on top against a clean white background, highlighting its smooth, restorative texture. Black text on the jar reads "Rejuvenating Multi-Ceramide Night Cream".
A model applies Medik8 Advanced Night Restore, smiling with a dab of cream on her cheek while holding the jar. Text lists benefits including "100% agreed their skin looks firmer after 4 weeks*" and "90% agreed this is their go to night cream."
Evening
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Night Restore™ Rejuvenating Multi-Ceramide Night Cream
Full Size (50ml) | £62
Medik8 Press & Glow tonic bottle stands against a clean white background with translucent liquid droplets and a puddle, highlighting its watery texture. Text identifies the product as a 200mL "Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic with Enzyme Activator."
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Morning
Evening
Dullness
Press & Glow® Brightening 5.5% PHA Tonic
Gluconolactone & Enzyme Activator
Full Size (200ml) | £34
A bottle of Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Radiance Serum open with its dropper resting diagonally across the top. Set against a clean white background, the bottle is surrounded by three clear puddles of serum, showcasing its liquid texture.
Close-up portrait of a woman with her eyes closed, showcasing a bright and even skin tone. Text highlights that the product "Restores the look of skin radiance in 7 days," delivers a visibly brighter tone, and increases skin youthfulness.
Morning
Dullness
C-Tetra® Lipid 7% Vitamin C Radiance Serum
Full Size (30ml) | £45
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Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 cream tube next to a zigzag swatch of yellow cream on a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
A woman's face is shown with small dots of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye applied under one eye. Text highlights WORLD'S 1st CLINICAL STRENGTH RETINAL FOR UNDER EYES. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Visibly brightens, smooths & lifts the eye area, Plumps the eye area overnight, and Reduces the look of puffiness.
Evening
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye Smooth & Lift Eye Cream Gentle-Release Vitamin A
Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 (15ml) | £42
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Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Morning
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™ Age-Defying Moisturiser with Photolyase SPF 50+ | PA++++
Full Size (50ml) | £59
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
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
A tube of Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect with an SPF 30 rating, and a swatch behind it.
Advanced Day Eye Protect tube lies on a marble surface next to a green fern leaf. Text highlights its SPF 30 protection, prevention of visible ageing signs, and its ability to brighten and depuff the eye area.
Morning
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Day Eye Protect™ Age-Defying Eye Cream SPF 30 | 5* UVA
Full Size (15ml) | £42
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
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."
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Gentle Cleanse™ Hydrating Rosemary Foam
Travel Size (40ml) | £10
C-Tetra Try Me With Carton Grey Background
C-Tetra® (Travel Size)
Morning
C-Tetra® (Travel Size) Lipid Vitamin C Radiance Serum
Travel Size (8ml) | £15
The two tubes of Medik8 H.E.O. Mask are displayed: a blue tube for Step 1 with a blue gel swatch, and a white tube for Step 2 with a white cream swatch.
A woman smiling while holding the two tubes of Medik8 H.E.O. Mask (blue Step 1 and white Step 2). Text highlights the product as a CLINICALLY PROVEN 2-STEP OVERNIGHT MASK with benefits including: 72 hours of skin hydration & moisture retention, 72 hours of skin barrier support, visibly reduces fine lines, flakiness & crepiness, and delivers plump, glowing, supple-looking skin.
Evening
Dry & Dehydrated Skin
H.E.O.® Mask Optimal Ratio Moisturisation Two-Step Overnight Mask
Full Size (50 ml x 2) | £60
A brown glass dropper bottle of Calmwise Serum stands upright on a white surface, surrounded by clear serum droplets.
A brown glass dropper bottle of Calmwise Serum is featured. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Visibly calms redness & helps to relieve sensitivity, Helps to improve skin barrier function against external irritants, and Leaves skin feeling nourished & comforted.
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Calmwise™ Serum Soothing Elixir for Redness-Prone Skin
£39
A tube of Calmwise Colour Correct stands upright, with a swatch of the product texture next to it.
A woman holds a tube of Calmwise Colour Correct. Four bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Visibly calms & neutralises redness-prone skin, Helps to soothe inflammation & irritation, Visibly smooths & firms the complexion, and Can be used alone or under makeup.
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Calmwise™ Colour Correct Redness Neutralising Cream
Full Size (50ml) | £49
Press & Glow Refill®
Press & Glow Refill®
Morning
Evening
Dullness
Press & Glow Refill® Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic with Enzyme Activator
£29
Press & Glow® (Travel Size - 30ml)
Press & Glow® (Travel Size - 30ml)
Morning
Evening
Dullness
Press & Glow® (Travel Size - 30ml) Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic with Enzyme Activator
Travel Size (30ml) | £9
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Gentle Cleanse™ (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Gentle Cleanse™ (Travel Size) Hydrating Rosemary Foam
£10
Calmwise Soothing Cleanser Try Me Grey Background
Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser (Travel Size)
Morning
Evening
Redness & Sensitivity
Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser (Travel Size) Ultra-Mild Chlorophyll Foam
Travel Size (40ml) | £10
Advanced Night Restore Try Me - With Carton - Grey Background
A model applies Medik8 Advanced Night Restore, smiling with a dab of cream on her cheek while holding the jar. Text lists benefits including "100% agreed their skin looks firmer after 4 weeks*" and "90% agreed this is their go to night cream."
Evening
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Advanced Night Restore™ (Travel Size) Rejuvenating Multi-Ceramide Night Cream
Travel Size (12.5ml) | £20
An open frosted glass jar of Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream with a peak of white cream on top, set against a clean white background. Badges in the top corners indicate it is a "Daisy Beauty Awards Vinnare 2025" (Winner) and "Dermatologist Recommended."
An image split between a white cream texture background and a smiling woman touching her radiant face. Text highlights key benefits with checkmarks: "Infuses moisture into the lowest layers of your skin," "Instantly plumps and softens your skin," and "Clinically proven to boost skin barrier function by +30% in 1 hour."
Morning
Evening
Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream™ AM/PM Multi-Layered Moisturisation with H.E.O.® & Prebiotic Peptides
Full Size (50ml) | £50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is a skin type or condition where the skin becomes easily irritated by external or internal triggers. It may react to skincare products, temperature changes, or pollutants, often with discomfort, redness, or visible inflammation. It can be ongoing or occasional, and it requires gentle, barrier-supportive care.

How to know if you have sensitive skin and what causes it?
Sensitive skin often reacts quickly to skincare products or environmental changes. Signs include redness, dryness, tightness, itching, stinging, or a burning sensation, especially after cleansing or applying new products. You may also notice increased reactivity during weather shifts, exposure to wind or heat, or after using active ingredients. Sensitivity can be triggered by a combination of factors, including a weakened skin barrier, genetic predisposition, pollution, climate extremes, or the overuse of harsh products. Underlying conditions like rosacea or eczema can also heighten sensitivity. Understanding your skin’s unique responses and avoiding common irritants can help keep it calm, comfortable, and balanced.

Which ingredients soothe sensitive skin, and what to avoid?

Choose gentle, fragrance-free formulas with soothing and barrier-repairing ingredients. Look for skin-calming actives like niacinamide, ceramides, panthenol (vitamin B5), aloe vera, and hyaluronic acid. These help reduce redness, calm sensitivity, and strengthen the skin over time.

Avoid products with alcohol, synthetic fragrance, essential oils, harsh exfoliants, and overly strong actives. These can disrupt the skin barrier and trigger irritation. Instead, choose gentle, fragrance-free formulas with soothing and barrier-supportive ingredients.

Medik8’s Calmwise range is specifically formulated to support redness and sensitive skin, using targeted ingredients to comfort, protect, and restore skin confidence.

How should I introduce new products safely?
Introduce new products gradually to minimise the risk of irritation. Start with a patch test: apply a small amount to an area like behind the ear or inner arm and wait 24 hours. If there's no reaction, begin using the product once every few days. Only introduce one new product at a time so you can clearly track how your skin responds.

Can sensitive skin use exfoliants or actives like retinoids?

Yes, sensitive skin can use exfoliants and actives like retinoids, but with extra care. Start with low-strength formulas and introduce them gradually, ideally after your skin barrier is well-supported. Begin with a low strength, use only a few times per week, and follow with moisturiser and SPF. A “skin cycling” approach, where you alternate active and recovery days, can also help maintain comfort and skin resilience.

Medik8’s Crystal Retinal range is a great option, as it features retinaldehyde which is a next-generation stabilised vitamin A that’s powerful yet gentler on the skin. Formulated with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, it helps minimise irritation while supporting visible results. For exfoliation, Press & Glow is a gentle, PHA-based toner that resurfaces without compromising the skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive or reactive skin.

Skincare for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin isn’t always predictable. It can show up as occasional irritation, persistent redness or a reactive complexion. When it feels unsettled, the goal isn’t to do more, but less. Prioritise calming, strengthening and restoring the skin barrier.

Build a routine that supports, not stresses

Flare-ups can be triggered by products, weather or even overcomplicating your routine. Look for fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formulas designed to minimise irritation with soothing ingredients.

Look for a gentle cleanser that removes impurities but doesn’t strip the skin’s moisture. Follow with targeted treatments to help reduce visible redness, then finish with a moisturiser that locks in hydration. Daily SPF is also essential to protect sensitive skin from further stress.

Designed to calm and restore balance

At Medik8, our sensitive skin solutions are designed to work with your skin, not against it. Start by gently lifting away daily build-up with Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel, a hydration-first formula that cleanses thoroughly while supporting a stronger, more balanced skin barrier. Follow with Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, a lightweight moisturiser that delivers deep, lasting hydration and clinically proven barrier support* to leave skin feeling comforted and resilient.

*Proven via independent clinical study on Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream on 33 volunteers over 2 weeks.