Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse

Name: Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse
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Surface Radiance Cleanse is Medik8's bestselling cleanser worldwide, and the one most people should be using as their second cleanse. It combines three exfoliating acids in a gel that transforms to a light foam on contact with water — deep enough to genuinely decongest, mild enough to use daily.

Mandelic and lactic acid work across the surface to loosen dead cells and improve texture and brightness, while salicylic acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the follicle rather than above it — clears the congestion that makes pores look larger than they are. Mangosteen peel extract adds antioxidant support, and glycerin means skin is left clean rather than stripped.

BEST FOR
- Dullness and loss of radiance
- Rough or uneven texture
- Congested skin and enlarged-looking pores
- Early signs of ageing
- The second step of an evening double cleanse
- Anyone whose skin feels dull no matter what serum they use

KEY INGREDIENTS
- L-Mandelic Acid (AHA) — gentle surface exfoliation, larger molecule so better tolerated
- L-Lactic Acid (AHA) — exfoliates and hydrates simultaneously
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) — oil-soluble, works inside the pore
- Mangosteen Peel Extract — antioxidant protection
- Glycerin — holds moisture in so skin isn't left tight

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Massage into damp skin morning and evening, then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.

If your skin is dry or sensitive, use once daily or two to three times a week as a treatment cleanse rather than every wash.

Contains exfoliating acids, which increase sun sensitivity. Always apply SPF 30 or higher in the morning.

Surface Radiance Cleanse — AHA/BHA gel-to-foam. Dullness, texture, congestion and early ageing. The all-rounder and the bestseller.

Clarifying Foam — AHA/BHA foam with tea tree and niacinamide. The blemish-focused version.

Pore Cleanse Gel Intense — the strongest exfoliating cleanser in the range. Enlarged pores, oiliness and stubborn texture.

Gentle Cleanse — ultra-mild foam, no acids. Sensitive or compromised skin, and the right morning cleanse for anyone using retinal at night.

Calmwise Soothing Cleanser — the gentlest in the range. Redness, flushing, reactivity and post-treatment skin.

Micellar Mousse — nourishing micellar foam. Effortless, non-stripping, suits everyone.

Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil — first cleanse. Dissolves SPF and makeup before anything else.

Most people need two: an oil first, then a water-based second cleanse.
Is a cleanser with acids in it worth it, if it rinses off?
Yes, but manage your expectations. Contact time is short, so a cleanser will never do what a leave-on acid does. What it does deliver is a meaningfully better cleanse and gradual improvement in texture and clarity — worthwhile, but it isn't a treatment step.

Can I use it with Crystal Retinal?
Yes, but not necessarily on the same night when you're starting out. If your skin is adjusting to vitamin A, use Gentle Cleanse in the evening and save this one for mornings or alternate days.

Can I use it with Press & Clear?
You can, but that's a lot of acid in one routine. If you use both, start by alternating.

Will it help my blocked pores?
Often, yes — salicylic acid clears the follicle from inside, so pores look tighter because they're emptier. If congestion is your main concern, Clarifying Foam is the better fit.

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