Medik8 Press & Clear exfoliating tonic bottle with 2% BHA salicylic acid for clearer skin.

Medik8 Press & Clear bottle featuring exfoliating 2% BHA tonic with gentle-release salicylic acid for clearer skin.

Medik8 Press & Clear illustration displaying 2% Salicylic Acid and 2% Tranexamic Acid benefits for clear skin.

Medik8 Press & Clear daily tonic bottle for visibly clearer skin in 7 days.

Medik8 Press & Clear tonic bottle pouring a clear liquid, highlighting hydrating, non-sticky, non-greasy benefits.

Medik8 Press & Clear 150ml bottle with exfoliating 2% BHA tonic and gentle-release salicylic acid packaging.

Medik8 Press & Clear

Name: Medik8 Press & Clear
Brand: Medik8
SKU: P11776
Price: 35.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£35.00

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Size: 150ml

150ml

Refill 150ml

✓ 2% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid + Tranexamic Acid | ✓ Clinically Shown: Over 35% Fewer Visible Blemishes | ✓ Microbiome-Friendly and Gentle on Sensitive Skin

Medik8 Press & Clear is Medik8's gentle, microbiome-friendly daily tonic for blemish-prone skin: a 2% BHA tonic of encapsulated salicylic acid, polylysine and tranexamic acid, clinically shown to reduce visible blemishes, pores and post-blemish dark spots by more than 35% without compromising the skin barrier. It is the salicylic acid toner for congested skin that wants results without stinging or dryness, as a 150ml pump bottle or 150ml refill.

Where most BHA toners release salicylic acid all at once, Medik8 wraps it in cyclodextrin so the 2% dose is delivered gradually: it decongests inside the pore while staying comfortable for daily use on sensitive skin. Polylysine selectively targets blemish-causing bacteria while supporting the skin's microbiome, 2% tranexamic acid visibly evens tone and fades post-blemish marks, and fermented rice extract hydrates. The pH-balanced formula is clinically shown to improve barrier function rather than strip it. In Medik8's independent studies on sensitive, blemish-prone skin, Medik8 Press & Clear gave visibly clearer skin in 7 days, reduced pores and blackheads in 14 days, and 96% found it gentle. The refill is the same tonic in a capped bottle: move the pump across and carry on.

Visible Results Users Love

Visibly clearer skin in 7 days
Visibly reduced pores and blackheads in 14 days
Over 35% fewer visible blemishes, pores and post-blemish dark spots in 8 weeks
Fewer lingering post-blemish marks (93% agreed at 4 weeks)
Non-sticky, non-stinging and non-drying - 96% of sensitive skins found it gentle

Why This Beats a Standard Salicylic Acid Toner

Encapsulated, gentle-release BHA - Medik8 Press & Clear delivers 2% salicylic acid gradually, without the sting
Clinically shown to improve the skin barrier: 100% of participants in Medik8's 8-week clinical study
Verified microbiome-friendly, with polylysine that targets blemish bacteria selectively
Tranexamic acid works on the marks blemishes leave behind, not just the blemish
Alcohol free, non-comedogenic, certified by The Vegan Society, with a refill to cut waste

Best For

Blemish-prone and congested skin, including sensitive types
Enlarged pores and blackheads
Post-blemish marks and uneven-looking tone
Oily and combination skin that finds other acid toners drying
Anyone who gave up on salicylic acid because it stung

Choose Medik8 Press & Clear if blemishes, pores and post-blemish marks are your concern; if your skin is dull and uneven rather than congested, Press & Glow is the PHA alternative.

Becci has spent more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, and as a registered aesthetics nurse she sees plenty of blemish-prone skin over-stripped by harsh acids, so clients come to her for honest advice. Medik8 Press & Clear is the tonic she recommends because the clinical work was done on sensitive, blemish-prone skin and it clarifies while improving the barrier.

Size: 150ml bottle or 150ml refill

FAQS

Is Medik8 Press & Clear good for blemish-prone skin? +

That is exactly what it is built for. In Medik8's independent 8-week clinical study on sensitive, blemish-prone skin it reduced visible blemishes, pores and post-blemish dark spots by more than 35%, and in the consumer studies skin looked visibly clearer in 7 days with 96% finding it gentle. Because the salicylic acid is released gradually and the formula is pH-balanced, it clarifies without the stripping that makes blemish-prone skin worse.

What is the difference between Press & Clear and Press & Glow? +

Press & Clear is a 2% BHA (salicylic acid) tonic that Medik8 recommends for clarifying sensitive, blemish-prone skin: it decongests from inside the pore, targets blemish bacteria with polylysine and fades post-blemish marks with tranexamic acid. Press & Glow is a 5.5% PHA (gluconolactone) tonic for anyone who wants to smooth uneven tone and texture and boost everyday glow, including sensitive skin. In short: blemishes, pores and congestion point to Press & Clear; dullness, texture and radiance point to Press & Glow. Medik8 advises one direct acid per routine, so if you want both, use one in the morning and the other in the evening.

What is the difference between the Press & Clear bottle and the refill? +

Nothing in the formula - both are 150ml of the same tonic. The bottle comes with the lockable press-down pump; the refill is a plain bottle with a screw cap and no pump. When your first bottle is empty, unscrew the pump, screw it onto the refill and carry on. Buy the bottle first, then refills.

Can I use Medik8 Press & Clear with Crystal Retinal? +

Absolutely - Medik8 recommends using both in your evening routine. After cleansing, sweep Press & Clear over the skin, let it dry, then apply Crystal Retinal and your moisturiser.

Can I use Press & Clear and Press & Glow in the same routine? +

Not layered together. Medik8's rule is one direct acid per routine, so use Press & Clear in the morning and Press & Glow in the evening, or the other way round. The same applies to Sleep Glycolic: on the nights you use it, skip the tonic in that evening routine.

Is Press & Clear suitable for sensitive skin, and does it sting? +

Yes. Medik8 formulated it specifically for sensitive, blemish-prone skin, with slow-release salicylic acid, a skin-friendly pH and soothing fermented rice extract. In the consumer study 96% of sensitive, blemish-prone skins found it gentle and Medik8 describes it as non-stinging and non-drying. Patch test first and start once a day.

How often should I use Press & Clear? +

Once a day to begin with, noting how your skin responds, then up to twice a day - morning and evening - if you wish. Medik8 counts around 100 uses per 150ml bottle.

Will Press & Clear help with the marks left after blemishes? +

Yes - that is what the 2% tranexamic acid is for. It visibly evens tone and helps minimise the appearance of post-blemish marks and dark spots, and in Medik8's clinical study 93% agreed Press & Clear helped stop post-blemish imperfections forming within 4 weeks. Daily sunscreen protects that progress.

Can I use Medik8 Press & Clear during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

Press & Clear contains 2% encapsulated salicylic acid, a BHA that midwives are often asked about. Medik8 does not publish formal pregnancy or breastfeeding guidance: as a cosmetics company it says it cannot advise on medical conditions and asks customers to discuss the full ingredient list with their midwife or GP before use. Its only general note is that the formula contains no ingredients it would recommend avoiding in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Please check with your midwife or GP first.