Medik8 Press and Glow Tonic 200ml

Medik8's answer to acid toners that sting and dry out the skin. Press & Glow uses 5.5% gluconolactone - a polyhydroxy acid - to lift dead surface cells without the harshness of a traditional AHA.

PHAs have a larger molecule than glycolic acid, so they work on the surface rather than driving deep, and they are humectant in their own right. That is why this formula exfoliates and hydrates at the same time instead of trading one for the other.

Over time it creates a smoother, more even surface that absorbs active ingredients better, so your vitamin C and vitamin A work harder. Prickly pear extract boosts the skin's own exfoliation process, while acai and aloe vera calm and hydrate.

It is gentle enough for twice-daily use, even on sensitive skin, and it is the exfoliant to choose if glycolic acid has caused problems before.

Press the integrated pad and sweep across a cleansed face morning and/or evening - no cotton pads required. Follow with serum and moisturiser.

Use it in place of a toner, not alongside one. It is the exfoliating step that pairs best with a vitamin A routine because it is mild enough not to compound it - but still skip it on the nights skin feels sensitive.