PRESS & CLEAR™

£28.00 £35.00

Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic Gentle-Release Salicylic Acid

Discover Press & Clear: the gentle, microbiome-friendly[1] daily tonic that balances & supports blemish-prone skin. Clinically proven to reduce visible blemishes, pores and post-blemish dark spots by >35%[2], without compromising the skin’s barrier[3].

Developed to work in sync with your own skin, this 2% BHA (beta hydroxy acid) tonic stars pore-refining salicylic acid, blemish-targeting polylysine, and brightening tranexamic acid. Working together, they target all stages of the blemish-cycle with this holistic approach to blemish prevention and active blemish care, simultaneously supporting the skin’s delicate microbiome. Skin is left looking clarified and healthier in just 7 days[4].

This non-sticky, non-stinging, and non-drying tonic is available in a convenient pump bottle, as well as a sustainable refill option.

[1] Verified Microbiome-Friendly
[2] Proven via independent clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 29 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins
[3] 100% showed a clinical improvement in barrier function (Proven via independent clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 29 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins
[4] Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 4 weeks on 53 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins

KEY BENEFITS

Get Clearer Skin - Faster
This science-led, holistic approach targets clogged pores and blemish-associated bacteria - helping reduce the look of breakouts more quickly, while preventing new ones over time.
Dramatic Pore Reduction
Delivers powerful, proven action on the appearance of blackheads and pores.
Fewer Post-Blemish Dark Spots
Features 2% tranexamic acid for fast, targeted action on the appearance of lingering post-blemish marks.
Healthy Skin Barrier
Unlike many other BHAs, our pH-balanced formula is clinically proven to improve skin barrier function, boosted with polylysine to offer targeted blemish action without compromising your skin barrier.
Effective and Soothing
Features fermented rice extract to ensure optimal comfort for sensitive, blemish-prone skin.

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Exfoliating 2% BHA Tonic Gentle-Release Salicylic Acid

This non-sticky, non-stinging, and non-drying tonic is available in a convenient pump bottle, as well as a sustainable refill option.

KEY BENEFITS

Get Clearer Skin - Faster
This science-led, holistic approach targets clogged pores and blemish-associated bacteria - helping reduce the look of breakouts more quickly, while preventing new ones over time.
Dramatic Pore Reduction
Delivers powerful, proven action on the appearance of blackheads and pores.
Fewer Post-Blemish Dark Spots
Features 2% tranexamic acid for fast, targeted action on the appearance of lingering post-blemish marks.
Healthy Skin Barrier
Unlike many other BHAs, our pH-balanced formula is clinically proven to improve skin barrier function, boosted with polylysine to offer targeted blemish action without compromising your skin barrier.
Effective and Soothing
Features fermented rice extract to ensure optimal comfort for sensitive, blemish-prone skin.

PROVEN RESULTS

BEFOREAFTER

38%clinically proven reduction of visible blemishes**
35%clinically proven visible reduction in the appearance of pores**
35%clinically proven visible reduction of post-blemish dark spots**
7days to healthier-looking skin*
100%showed a clinical improvement in barrier function**

*Proven via independent consumer study conducted over 4 weeks on 53 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins **Proven via independent clinical study conducted over 8 weeks on 29 participants with sensitive, blemish-prone skins.

How to use

Step 1

Unlock by twisting the top half of the pump anti-clockwise until it clicks.

Step 2

After cleansing in the morning and/or evening, hold a facial pad (reusable is best) firmly over Press & Clear and push down 3-4 times.

Step 3

Sweep the pad over the complexion, avoiding the delicate eye area.

Step 4

To secure, twist the pump clockwise until it clicks. For Press & Clear Refill, transfer the pump saved from your previous Press & Clear bottle onto the Press & Clear Refill. Twist clockwise until it clicks into place.

NOTE

Store out of direct sunlight. New users should apply once a day and note the skin’s response, then use up to twice daily.

Encapsulated 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA)

Salicylic acid promotes a visibly clarified complexion by decongesting and exfoliating from within the pore. Innovative encapsulation technology ensures 2% salicylic acid is gradually delivered into your skin for comfortable daily use - even on sensitive complexions.

Polylysine
Polylysine selectively targets blemish-causing bacteria while supporting the skin’s microbiome, delivering gentle yet effective blemish control.
2% Tranexamic Acid
An effective brightening ingredient which works to visibly even areas of uneven skin tone. This also helps to minimise the appearance of post-blemish imperfections and dark spots.
Fermented Rice Extract (previously known as Sake)
Rich in natural amino acids, helping to hydrate and nourish the complexion, promoting a healthy skin glow.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE FORMULA

Press & Clear ensures a comfortable experience alongside clinically proven clarifying results.

At Medik8, we recognise that blemish-prone skin is sensitive skin. Overloading the skin (particularly sensitive, blemish-prone skin) with high strength blemish treatments can result in an impaired skin barrier leading to damage, inflammation and further breakouts.

That's why we expertly formulated Press & Clear to deliver powerful results, while supporting the skin barrier to maintain a healthy complexion.

Many other BHA toners use low pHs, following the traditional theory that for an exfoliating acid to work, it requires a low pH to ‘activate’ within the skin. This is true for many acids, but salicylic acid is unique in that it is proven to be just as effective at exfoliating the skin at a neutral pH.

Press & Clear's neutral pH of 5.5 matches that of your skin; retaining all of the power of 2% salicylic acid while making it much more suitable for the specific needs of sensitive, blemish-prone skin types.

GOOD TO KNOW

DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED
NON-COMEDOGENIC (WILL NOT BLOCK PORES)
NO ARTIFICAL FRAGRANCE
NO SYNTHETIC COLOURS
ALCOHOL FREE
SUSTAINABLE REFILL & TRAVEL SIZE AVAILABLE
CERTIFIED BY THE VEGAN SOCIETY