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Product Name
Advanced Night Restore™
Product URL
https://int.medik8.com/products/advanced-night-restore?variant=36943703900323
Date of Assessment
July 10, 2025
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Harmful Flags
Contraindicated for Target Group
Unverified Safety for Sensitive Skin
Misleading Buzzword Claim
Functionally Misleading Claims
Useless Flags
No % Disclosed for Key Actives
Marketing Claims with No Efficacy Pathway
Fluffy Marketing Buzzword
No 3rd-Party Data (for serious claims like “anti-aging”)
Bonus Flags
Synergistic Combo Present
Barrier Repair Complex Present
Claims
Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
Intense overnight moisturisation
Enhances vitamin A effects
Visibly healthier-looking skin
Score
58.7
Verdict
⚠️ Questionable
False/Misleading Claim Details
Smooths fine lines and wrinkles, Plumps and firms skin, Improves skin texture, Youth-boosting results, Enhances vitamin A effects
Key Strengths
Multi-ceramide complex (NP, EOP, AP, NS, EOS, 3) with cholesterol and fatty acids for intensive barrier repair Includes antioxidant-rich ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dragon Fruit, and Saskatoon Berry Peptide (Ferric Hexapeptide-35) offers emerging antioxidant and anti-aging potential Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) delivers deep hydration, comparable to hyaluronic acid Balanced blend of emollients (Squalane, Dimethicone), humectants (Glycerin), and occlusives for overnight repair Supports healthy skin pH (~5.5), ideal for barrier recovery during nighttime use
Red Flags
Contains essential oils and fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool) known to irritate sensitive skin Includes multiple sensitizers without any published safety data or warning for reactive skin types No percentage disclosed for key actives like ceramides, peptide, or antioxidants Anti-aging and firming claims rely on a single unproven peptide (Ferric Hexapeptide-35) with no supporting clinical data Uses buzzword-heavy marketing (“youth-boosting,” “overnight firming”) without ingredient-level backing Suggests synergy with Vitamin A without mechanistic evidence No third-party or clinical studies are cited despite bold claims Fragrance-heavy formula unsuitable for sensitive or compromised skin types
Suitable For
normal, dry, aging
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Harmful Score
27.3
Useless Score
7
Bonus Score
14
Product Type
Eye Cream
Short Description
A rich, ceramide-infused night cream that supports skin barrier repair and hydration while you sleep. Designed to complement retinoid routines, but does not contain active anti-aging ingredients itself.
Notes
Medik8 Advanced Night Restore™ is a nourishing night cream formulated with a robust blend of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to support skin barrier repair and improve moisture retention overnight. With additional hydration from glycerin, Tremella (snow mushroom), and squalane, it provides comfort and softness to dry or mature skin types. The formula includes botanical antioxidants and emollients to soothe the skin, but also contains essential oils and fragrance allergens, which may not suit sensitive or reactive skin. While one peptide (Ferric Hexapeptide-35) is present, it lacks published data or proven anti-aging efficacy. Claims of firming or wrinkle reduction are therefore not substantiated by the ingredient list. Although not formulated to enhance vitamin A treatments directly, the barrier-repairing profile may provide supportive hydration for skin recovering from actives like retinol.
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