Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
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An infographic titled "HOW TO LAYER" displaying a four-step morning routine: Cleanse (Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Press & Glow), Vitamin C (C-Tetra Luxe), and Sunscreen (Advanced Day Ultimate Protect). Expert advice at the bottom suggests adding Advanced Day Eye Protect to the routine for delicate eye area protection.
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Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect stands upright, with a swipe of light cream behind it.
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect cream tube is held by a smiling model with a swipe of white cream on her cheek against a warm beige background. Text highlights four key benefits: powerful protection against UV rays and environmental stressors, DNA damage repair following UV exposure, 94% agree it feels like a moisturiser, and 100% experienced no roll-off or pilling.
Close-up of a smiling woman with a radiant complexion holding a tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect. Text states: "CLINICALLY PROVEN to reduce visible hyperpigmentation & wrinkles in 4 weeks."
A testimonial featuring a portrait of Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe, a medical and cosmetic doctor, in a Medik8 branded lab coat. Text includes a quote: "Advanced Day Ultimate Protect has no white cast and it doubles up as a moisturiser. I use it all the time and it doesn't break me out – this is why I love it."
A before and after comparison of a participant’s face, demonstrating an invisible finish. Text states the product is "Proven to deliver an invisible finish on all skin tones." An image of a white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect with a dollop of cream is shown in the corner.
A white tube of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is featured. Text callouts highlight key ingredients: PREMIUM UV FILTERS, DNA REPAIR ENZYME, and 360° ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD.
Three Medik8 sunscreens displayed on white podiums against a grey background. Labels identify Advanced Day Eye Protect (SPF 30 protection for the eye area), Advanced Day Ultimate Protect (SPF 50+ protection with DNA repair enzymes), and Advanced Day Total Protect (lightweight SPF 30 with a 360° environmental shield).
An infographic titled "HOW TO LAYER" displaying a four-step morning routine: Cleanse (Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Press & Glow), Vitamin C (C-Tetra Luxe), and Sunscreen (Advanced Day Ultimate Protect). Expert advice at the bottom suggests adding Advanced Day Eye Protect to the routine for delicate eye area protection.
A graphic titled THE CSA PHILOSOPHY outlines the three-step anti-aging skincare approach. It illustrates BRIGHTENS with Vitamin C serum (AM), PROTECTS with Sunscreen (AM), and RENEWS with Vitamin A product (PM)
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Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

  • Protect
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  • Repair
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  • Hydrate
Age-Defying Moisturiser with Photolyase SPF 50+ | PA++++

Protect your skin from UV rays, visibly reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and deeply hydrate the complexion - all at once.

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is your daily moisturiser and SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen in one.

It offers a comprehensive environmental shield against the sun's damaging, ageing and burning effects as well as air pollution, blue light, infrared damage and glycation (damage to collagen and elastin within the skin). It therefore works to prevent the formation of wrinkles, dark spots, dullness and uneven skin texture.

The formula is also elevated with a next-generation DNA repair enzyme called photolyase (pronounced 'photo-lye-aze') which works to support your skin's natural repair mechanisms following UV exposure. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is proven to deliver a non-greasy, non-comedogenic, invisible finish on all skin tones* and can be easily applied under makeup.
Full Size (50ml)
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  • Defend
 20% Vitamin C Gel-Serum With Phyto Exosomes
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The Vegan Trademark

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™ is Vegan Society certified — free from animal ingredients. No animals used in the product's manufacturing or testing. Free from GMOs. Reviewed by the Vegan Society.

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Key Benefits
Preserves Skin's Youthfulness

Delivers powerful SPF 50+ PA++++ protection against the damaging effects of UVA (ageing) & UVB (burning) rays.

Multi-Benefit Skin Defence In 1 Formula

Protects the skin from the ageing effects of blue light, infrared light, air pollution and glycation, as well as UV rays.

Daily Hydration

Infused with squalane and multi-weight hyaluronic acid for effective daily moisturisation.

Repairs After UV Exposure

Supports the skin’s natural repair mechanisms after UV exposure, to prevent visible damage and ageing.

No White Cast

Proven to deliver an invisible finish on all skin tones* - perfect for every morning skincare regime.

Proven Results
AFTER
AFTER
94% agreed Advanced Day Ultimate Protect leaves the skin feeling moisturised all day*
98% of UVB (burning) rays are blocked by SPF50+**
UVA PA++++ is the maximum (ageing) protection a sunscreen can achieve
*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones. **L. Duteil et al, Pigment Cell Melanoma, Res, 2014, 27(5), pp 822-6. doi: 10.1111/pcmr.12273. | Please Note: Product packaging shown may be different to the product received due to regional variations.
How to Use

First-time use

If you're new to Advanced Day Ultimate Protect, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.


Step 1

As the last step in your morning skincare routine, apply 5 pumps (¼ teaspoon) in upward strokes to the face, taking care to avoid the eye area.


Step 2

Apply 5 more pumps to the neck and décolletage. Allow to fully absorb.


Step 3

Reapply throughout the day as needed and every 2 hours if in direct sunlight.

Uses per tube

50
Guide to Layering
Step 1: Cleanse
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Morning
Evening
Surface Radiance Cleanse™
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Step 2: Tone
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Morning
Evening
Press & Glow®
Select a Size
Step 3: Brighten
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Morning
C-Tetra® Advanced
Full Size (30ml)
Step 4: Protect
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Morning
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Full Size (50ml)
Key Ingredients
Advanced UV Filters

A complex of premium chemical sun filters, carefully selected for their high performance, skin-friendly benefits and stability (effectiveness) in sunlight.

DNA Repair Enzyme (Encapsulated Photolyase)

Derived from plankton extract, photolyase is a light-activated DNA repair enzyme that helps to repair the visible ageing effects of UV rays following exposure.

360° Environmental Shield

An innovative combination of sustainably-sourced blueberry seed oil, marrubium vulgare (pronounced 'mar-RUBE-ee-um vool-gah-ray') extract and carnosine (pronounced 'CAR-na-seen') which works to protect against the effects of environmental stressors.

Squalane

An almost skin-identical lipid which helps to support the natural skin barrier by nourishing the complexion.

360° Environmental Shield

An innovative combination of sustainably-sourced blueberry seed oil, marrubium vulgare (pronounced 'mar-RUBE-ee-um vool-gah-ray') extract and carnosine (pronounced 'CAR-na-seen') which works to protect against the effects of environmental stressors.

Squalane

An almost skin-identical lipid which helps to support the natural skin barrier by nourishing the complexion.

Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid

With the ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, multi-weight hyaluronic acid draws moisture into multiple layers of the skin; leaving the complexion deeply hydrated and visibly supple.

Full List of Ingredients
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Age-Defying Moisturiser with Photolyase SPF 50+ | PA++++

Aqua (Water), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isododecane, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carnosine, Disodium EDTA, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Plankton Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Parfum, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.

*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.
  • Non-comedogenic ingredients
  • No artifical fragrance
  • No synthetic colours
  • Paraben free
  • Certified by the vegan society
Expert Recommended

"This is Medik8's ultimate, most advanced sunscreen."

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer
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"Consider this your ultimate, all-bases-covered SPF formula."

HANNAH COATES
British Vogue Beauty & Wellness Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use vitamin C alongside this Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
Absolutely! In fact, we recommend you do just that as per our pioneering CSA Philosophy; vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. Apply Advanced Day Ultimate Protect as the last step of your morning routine (after vitamin C).
Is Advanced Day Ultimate Protect non-comedogenic ie block pore and cause blemishes?
As with all of our products, Advanced Day Ultimate Protect only features non-comedogenic ingredients which we are confident will not block pores. We also test all of our final formulations on a variety of different skin types to make sure they will not lead to blemishes.
Can I apply makeup on top of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
Absolutely. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect's hydrating formula can be easily applied before makeup.
Do I need to apply a moisturiser before Advanced Day Ultimate Protect?
You can if you wish. However, Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is expertly designed to be an effective, all-in-one moisturiser and sunscreen - a mainstay in your routine 365 days a year.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Full Size (50ml)
Full Size (50ml)