Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A woman holding a white tube of Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50 sunscreen against a warm beige background, with text reading 'Clinically Proven to reduce visible hyperpigmentation & wrinkles in 4 weeks.'.
Before-and-after skin comparison of a woman's face, showing a matte finish on the left and a glowing, hydrated finish on the right. A tube of Medik8 advanced day ultimate protect cream is shown in the bottom right corner on a beige background with text highlighting its invisible finish.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Close-up of a woman's face with a white cream smear on her cheek which is advanced day ultimate protect, overlaid with marketing text about UV protection, DNA repair, moisturizing feel, and no roll-off or pilling.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A hand applies a small white dot of cream of advanced day ultimate protect, with text callouts explaining the product's premium UV filters, DNA repair enzyme, and environmental shield benefits on a warm beige background.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A woman holding a white tube of Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50 sunscreen against a warm beige background, with text reading 'Clinically Proven to reduce visible hyperpigmentation & wrinkles in 4 weeks.'.
Before-and-after skin comparison of a woman's face, showing a matte finish on the left and a glowing, hydrated finish on the right. A tube of Medik8 advanced day ultimate protect cream is shown in the bottom right corner on a beige background with text highlighting its invisible finish.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Close-up of a woman's face with a white cream smear on her cheek which is advanced day ultimate protect, overlaid with marketing text about UV protection, DNA repair, moisturizing feel, and no roll-off or pilling.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
A hand applies a small white dot of cream of advanced day ultimate protect, with text callouts explaining the product's premium UV filters, DNA repair enzyme, and environmental shield benefits on a warm beige background.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™
1 / 10
Fine lines & wrinkles

Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™

  • Protect
  • |
  • Repair
  • |
  • 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.

*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones

Reasons to shop Medik8

Fast & Tracked Shipping
15% off your first order
All taxes, custom fees and import duties included
C-Tetra® Advanced
C-Tetra® Advanced
  • Brighten
  • |
  • Even
  • |
  • Protect
 20% Vitamin C Gel-Serum With Phyto Exosomes
(30ML)
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 via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones

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+**
PA++++ is the maximum UVA (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.
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

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

Unlike many other hyaluronic acid serums, Hydr8 B5 Intense uses multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid (small, medium and large), to distribute deep hydration evenly throughout the skin's many layers. This leaves the complexion visibly nourished and 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 tested
  • No synthetic colours
  • Paraben free
  • Certified by the vegan society
Experts Recommended

Consider this your ultimate, all-bases-covered SPF formula.

HANNAH COATES
Beauty & Wellness Editor - British Vogue

This is Medik8's ultimate, most advanced sunscreen

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer

Complete Your Regime

Reviews

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.
Is Advanced Day Ultimate Protect suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is proven to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.* *Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones.
Will Advanced Day Ultimate Protect block my pores?
No. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect has been clinically tested and proven to be non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t block your pores.
Is Advanced Day Ultimate Protect suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect is proven to be suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.* *Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 7 days on 53 participants, across all skin tones.
Will Advanced Day Ultimate Protect block my pores?
No. Advanced Day Ultimate Protect has been clinically tested and proven to be non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t block your pores.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™