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Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect

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Medik8

Advanced Day Eye Protect

sunscreen · 15 ml · Sun care

Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 32-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin C. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11) and chemical UV filters (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

£42.00at Amazon UK

Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

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Key ingredients in Advanced Day Eye Protect

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Caffeine

    A stimulating ingredient used in eye and scalp formulas.

Full ingredient list, decoded

32 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateA UVA-blocking organic sunscreen filter. It is an oil-soluble ingredient that absorbs…Chemical UV filters
  3. 3Dibutyl AdipateDibutyl Adipate is a light, oily ester made from adipic acid and butanol. It works as…
  4. 4Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAn oil-soluble organic UV filter that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays and is used in…Chemical UV filters
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
  7. 7Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  8. 8Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
  9. 9Ethylhexyl TriazoneA chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays, the part of sunlight most linked to…Chemical UV filters
  10. 10Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
  11. 11CaffeineCaffeine is a stimulating compound found in coffee and tea. In cosmetics, it helps the…
  12. 12Sodium PolyacrylateA synthetic polymer, the salt form of polyacrylic acid, that is used mainly to thicken…
  13. 13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  14. 14Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  15. 15Carnosine
  16. 16Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  17. 17Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  18. 18Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
  19. 19Glucosyl Hesperidin
  20. 20Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
  21. 21Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  22. 22Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
  23. 23EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  24. 24Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
  25. 25Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
  26. 26Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
  27. 27Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  28. 28Ectoin
  29. 29Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  30. 30Polysilicone-11Silicones
  31. 31SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  32. 32Laureth-12

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/advanced-day-eye-protect, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (#29), Polysilicone-11 (#30)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersContainsDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (#2), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (#4), Ethylhexyl Triazone (#9)

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Medik8 Advanced Day Eye Protect pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Vitamin C and Caffeine.

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 06:19 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.