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Medik8 Ltd
United Kingdom
The Story
Medik8 is a British skincare brand specializing in clinical-grade treatments, particularly vitamin C serums and advanced actives. Their products emphasize science-backed formulations with stabilized ingredients and clean, minimalist packaging designed for efficacy over marketing.
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· 76/100Good to Know
Medik8 lacks third-party ingredient certification (MADE SAFE, COSMOS, EWG Verified) despite 'clean' positioning—self-declared only, capping P1 certification sub-score at 4/12. INCI transparency is strong for hero actives (e.g., C-Tetra concentration disclosed), but sourcing ethics for botanicals and minerals are undisclosed; no RMI membership, Fair Trade partnership, or named supplier documentation visible. Packaging uses airless/opaque systems (appropriate for vitamin C and retinoids) but lacks refill programs, documented PCR content percentages, or take-back infrastructure—essentially virgin plastic with no circular commitment. B Corp certification is genuine and valued, but no 1% for the Planet, Fair Trade supply-chain audit, or published ESG metrics. Brand is founder-led (Dr. Andrew Thornton, chemist) with strong formulation pedigree and 20+ years of core SKU stability (notably C-Tetra since ~2008), supporting P4 aesthetic longevity; however, no independent dermatologist endorsements or published clinical trial data are publicly documented, limiting P2 score.
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