Medik8 Calmwise Serum (15ml)
Product Information
£39.00 Original price was: £39.00.£35.00Current price is: £35.00.
Beneficial for irritated, redness prone skin, menopausal facial flushing, acne rosacea and post treatment skin irritations.
7 active ingredients provide intensive relief to sensitive skin, reduces redness, repair dryness and improve the skin’s natural barrier.
This restorative serum improves skin firmness and hydration, leaving skin supple and illuminated.
Clinical trials have shown that the ingredient teprenone can reduce redness by up to 30% after just 1 month of use and also reduces visible signs of ageing.
DIANE’S TIP: Take a before photo, and after 1 month of use, take your progress picture. Make sure to tag me! You’ll be amazed by the results.
P.S This product is great for Rosacea & Pigmentation
Description
DIRECTIONS:
Use in the morning & evening after cleansing, Massage 4 drops over affected area.
Follow up with sunscreen during the day.
INGREDIENTS:
Teprenone – A patented anti-redness active that helps to prolong the life of skin cells, enhancing the skin’s protective barrier reducing sensitivity and redness
Organic Sage Extract – A powerful natural antioxidant that helps to soothe inflammation & calm irritation
ORDERING & RETURNS POLICY
Delivery costs are included for UK addresses only - additional costs will be chargeable for delivery outside the UK Delivery via Royalmail “Tracked 48” service – You will receive email and text delivery notifications from RoyalMail once we process your order - please ensure you provide accurate information when placing your order as those details generate your delivery and tracking information We will not be held responsible for loss of parcels as a result of inaccurate or incomplete delivery address information provided by you at the time of ordering. Additional postage fees will be incurred for delivery outside of the UK – we will contact you & quote the additional postage costs;Refunds & Cancellations
You have the right to cancel your order and return products unused, unopened (product seals must be intact) and in their original undamaged packaging within 14 days of placing your order Please Note: If you decide to cancel your order after you’ve made your PayPal transaction but before we have despatched the products we will honour your cancellation and refund in full less the non-refundable Paypal transaction fees which PayPal deduct from your payment currently 3.4% of the payment you've made. If you cancel your order after we’ve despatched your products we'll refund your order, less postage fee of £3.99, less the non-refundable PayPal fees which are currently 3.4% of the payment you’ve made when we receive the returned products which must be unopened, seals intact, unused and in all original packaging Please email us on therapy@dianenivern.com or call 01617961169 (Monday to Saturday) if you wish to cancel your order and return it - You will be responsible for the costs of returning the product you wish to return If you have a complaint regarding the product or experience an allergic reaction to the product please call us on 01617961169 or email therapy@dianenivern.com Please bear in mind that our skincare products are cosmeceutical grade – not cosmetic – they have “active” ingredients. Some degree of “downtime”, mild irritation, dryness or flakiness may be experienced and should not be considered as an “allergic reaction” – Please contact us for guidance before returning your product In the event of an allergic reaction there must be no more than 10% of product used to be refunded. You must be willing to provide details and photographic evidence of the issue as we are obliged to report skin reactions to the product’s manufacturerShip your item back to Us
Returns address: 406 Bury New Road, Whitefield Manchester, M45 7SX, UK Please remember to ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all original elements.Related Products
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Why Choose Press & Glow?
The core exfoliating ingredient is gluconolactone (PHA 5.5%), a gentle but effective skin exfoliating acid—offering the benefits of surface cell renewal without the irritation commonly associated with more aggressive acids such as glycolic or salicylic.
Proven to be super hydrating—addressing flaky, sensitised skin that can occur after traditional exfoliating acids.
Press & Glow enables better penetration of active ingredients like vitamin C and A by gently exfoliating the surface of your skin.
With improved skin texture and enhanced radiance, make-up sits beautifully on the smoother skin surface.
Suitable for everyday use, twice a day—even for sensitive skins. No more worrying about daily irritation from your exfoliation tonic.
Key Benefits at a Glance
Gentle daily exfoliation: Uses PHA, not AHA/BHA (no glycolic or salicylic acid) – ideal for those looking for advanced exfoliation without irritation.
Smooths skin texture & brightens skin-tone: Clinically proven to improve skin glow by approximately 20 % in four weeks and deliver smoother, more even skin surface.
Hydration and barrier support: The PHA Gluconolactone also acts as a humectant, drawing in moisture rather than stripping the skin.
Enhances performance of other actives: Use in tandem with vitamin A or vitamin C serums for improved efficacy.
Ideal for sensitive skin: Clinically shown to be gentle, even on sensitive skin types—96 % of sensitive skin users agreed it was gentle with no stinging.
While this formula is designed for twice-daily use, if you are new to exfoliation consider starting once a day and building up as tolerated.
Suitable For
All skin types — including normal, dry, oily and combination.
Those with sensitive, easily irritated skin who still want the benefits of exfoliation.
Anyone looking to smooth skin texture, boost radiance and prepare skin for better absorption of active treatments.
Users who currently avoid acids due to dryness and flaking — Press & Glow offers a gentler alternative to glycolic or salicylic acid toners.
Active Ingredients in Press & Glow Tonic
5.5% Gluconolactone (PHA) – gently exfoliates and hydrates the skin surface.
Prickly Pear Extract – natural enzyme exfoliation for renewal of skin surface cells.
Acai Extract – helps calm the skin and protect against free-radical damage.
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice – soothes the skin and enhances moisture retention.
Alcohol-free, fragrance-free and formulated to minimise irritation risk.
Medik8 C-Tetra Cream – Vitamin C Face Cream
Medik8 C-TETRA® CREAM - Lipid Vitamin C Radiance Cream
All skin types | Brightens | Hydrates | Counteracts ageing effects of light (UV & Computers) Pollution & stress
A moisturising cream containing 6% gentle, lipid form of Vitamin C for younger looking, brighter, more radiant skin
KEY BENEFITS
Vitamin C counteracts the skin ageing effects of stress, light exposure & pollution
RESULTS
Skin is energised while deeply hydrated, leaving a brighter, more even toned, dewy complexion.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Gentle lipid (oil form of Vitamin C) Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, antioxidant / soothing Vitamin E & hydrating Hyaluronic Acid
Key Benefits
Combines the benefit of a serum and moisturiser in one convenient moisturising cream
C-Tetra Cream shields skin from free radical damage and restores radiance.
Radiant Skin
Non-greasy, quickly absorbed formula helps to maintain skin health, improve uneven skin tone and restore radiance.
Powerful Antioxidant Protection
Using a gentle, lipid-soluble form of vitamin C, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, this moisturising cream is able to deeply penetrate the skin, providing powerful antioxidant protection with minimal irritation.
Hydrating
Hyaluronic acid and glycerin leave skin supple and hydrated, while also supporting skin’s natural barrier.
How C-Tetra Vitamin C Radiance Cream works on your skin
Your skin needs antioxidants to defend it against free radical damage from the environment. When environmental free radicals outweigh the antioxidants present in your skin from diet and nutrtion the skin can no longer protect itself. Free radicals create irreparable damage to our cells which leads to visible premature ageing of the skin - discolouration, sagging, wrinkles & malignant cell changes
C-Tetra Cream contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a stable form of vitamin C that boosts the antioxidant defence levels in the skin. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving the complexion plump, radiant and youthful. As a lipid-soluble form of vitamin C, it is able to penetrate the skin’s defensive lipid barrier with ease, delivering benefits deep within the skin.
Vitamin C and vitamin E work together synergistically as 'network antioxidants', boosting the cream’s overall antioxidant effect.
C-Tetra Cream also harnesses superior hydration power by combining hyaluronic acid and glycerin with Medik8’s signature Moisture Magnets™. These draw water from the atmosphere and from lower layers of the skin to leave the complexion supple and moisturised.
Ingredients
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
A lipid-soluble form of vitamin C that provides exceptional antioxidant protection from harmful free radicals, while stimulating collagen production for a youthful looking.
Vitamin E
A lipid-soluble antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin. Vitamin E protects the skin from free radicals is regenerated by vitamin C for optimum power.
Hyaluronic Acid
With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the surrounding atmosphere into the skin, leaving the complexion both nourished and supple.
Moisture Magnets
Medik8’s signature hydrators bind to skin cells and grab onto water to lock moisture in tight where it is needed the most.
50ml
Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm | Instant Eye Brightening Formula
Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm | Instant Eye Brightening Formula 15ml
This product has been discontinued - Here are our alternative recommendations;
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Awaken dull, tired eyes and banish puffiness and dark circles with this brightening under eye tinted formula. It's natural mineral pigments and illuminating particles work to disperse to brighten and re-awaken.
Mineral Pigments: Instantly illuminating, mineral pigments lift and neutralise darkness under the eyes for an instant awakening effect.
Cucumber Extract: Cooling and refreshing, cucumber extract helps to quench the skin’s thirst, especially important for the delicate under-eye area prone to dehydration.
Red Algae Extract: Helps to minimise the appearance of puffiness underneath the eyes - both short term and long term.
Hyaluronic Acid: Able to hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid sinks easily into the skin where it draws moisture to itself, leaving the under-eye area both hydrated and supple.
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Formulated with highly stable 30% ethylated ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and boosted with ferulic acid to ensure complexion is left radiant & youthful-looking.
Both Vitamin C, Vitamin E and ferulic acid are ultra-potent antioxidants that when used together, boost each other’s antioxidant activity.
They work to neutralise the effects of environmental aggressors such as pollution and sun damage.
A formula boosted with turmeric, a botanical renowned for its intensive skin-brightening properties.
DIANE'S TIP: Apply this daily in the morning. Don't forget the backs of your hand!
Medik8 Crystal Retinal – 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 24
Medik8 Crystal Retinal - 11x more effective than retinol for clearer, brighter more youthful skin
Retinal - Retinaldehyde - Works up to 11x faster than classic forms of retinol
Crystal Retinal reduces acne bacteria responsible for breakouts.
This ground-breaking vitamin A retinal night serum-cream firms, plumps and restores skin, visibly minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a healthier, more youthful, even-toned complexion.
Retinal is used efficiently in the skin as it does not have to undergo as many "conversions" in the skin as retinol to be used by the skin’s natural mechanisms to enhance collagen production and speed up cellular turnover.
Provides results comparable to clinical-grade retinoic acid Vitamin A working up to 11x faster than normal retinol.
Hydrates the skin at every level whilst strengthening the skin’s barrier to keep moisture locked in tight.
Lightweight and luxurious, the silk-like texture sinks effortlessly into skin to nurture and renew the complexion.
Available in 5 strengths - see DESCRIPTION below for full details
DIANE'S TIP: Use this as part of your night skincare regime. You will notice results in just 4 weeks.
Retinal (retinaldehyde) is naturally antibacterial making is especially helpful for acne / spot prone skins - for men and women
Skin will look noticeably more youthful, clearer, blemishes reduced and faded, less oily with fewer breakouts
Medik8 Retinol Serums
Powerful Vitamin A Retinol Serums
Known at Medik8 as the 'Classic Vitamin A' due to its many decades of research and it's also the vitamin A you've probably heard of.
KEY BENEFITS
This retinol-infused serum is designed to complement skin’s nightly regenerative cycle; resurfacing while you sleep to rejuvenate skin and restore radiance.
RESULTS
Retinol helps to decongest pores and regulate sebum production for a clearer looking complexion. Formulated with Time Release Technology, retinol is delivered gradually into the skin throughout the night to ensure maximum results and minimum irritation.
Smoother - Firmer skin - Collagen stimulation for fine lines & facial wrinkles, open pores
Improves radiance - Fades pigmentation & acne spot marks
Improves acne, congestion, regulates oil production
A lightweight vitamin A-Retinol night serum to help rejuvenate skin tone & texture to visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vitamin A balances uneven skin tone to help fade irregular pigmentation using Time Release Technology, this innovative serum allows retinol to be gradually released into the skin throughout the night.
Supercharged with climbazole, a compound proven to boost the results of anti-ageing benefits.
Infused with squalane, a deeply hydrating ingredient to combat dryness associated with some retinols
DIANE’S TIP: Make sure to cleanse the skin in the morning before any direct sunlight as the skin will be sensitive due to last night’s retinol application. Use SPF daily as part of your routine when using retinol.
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We recommend these alternatives;
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RESULTS - Moisture is locked in tight, leaving the lips visibly nourished and replenished. Lips look plumper & smoother
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Medik8 have discontinued Pore Refining Scrub
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This creamy facial scrub uses the powerful complex of chemical and physical exfoliants.
Salicylic and mandelic acid dissolve impurities & oil to decongest and tighten pores, whilst natural jojoba grains gently exfoliate away dead skin cells.
Pores are left virtually undetectable and skin feels soft, smooth and supple.
DIANE'S TIP: Use 2/3 times a week after cleansing
Massage into damp skin for 5 mins - can be left on skin for a further 5-10 mins where you have lots of blackheads, blocked pores, bumps under the skin or ingrown hairs
Don't exfoliate everyday as this strips away the healthy oils.
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Three-in-one day cream - Combines 6% Vitamin C + Hydrating moisturiser + SPF 30
Rejuvenate and protect skin with Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C SPF 30 moisturising, antioxidant day cream
This hydrating vitamin C day cream is a lightweight, non-greasy, silky texture. Easily absorbed into the skin, it provides potent antioxidant protection with
6% Vitamin C plus broad spectrum SPF 30
By using a 100% stable, gentle, lipid form of vitamin C - Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, the cream increases radiance from within.
Packed with antioxidants to shield the skin from environmental damage and help prevent premature signs of ageing.
This nourishing vitamin C cream smooths existing fine lines and wrinkles with it's collagen increasing properties.
Containing hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep the skin hydrated, skin is left radiant with an even complexion.
Skin Type: Acne, Anti-Ageing, Combination, Dry, Mature, Normal, Oily, Pigmentation, Problem Prone, Rosacea, Sensitive
Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides – Skin Brightening Peptide Serum
High-Strength Skin Brightening Peptide Serum with Oxyresveratrol
Suitable For Lightening and Fading Skin Affected by :
- All skin types
- Dull & discoloured skin
- Pigmentation
- Age spots
- Blemish marks
- Hyperpigmentation
Product Highlights:
- Targets hyperpigmentation, discoloration, age spots, and dullness
- Contains ultra-high concentration of oxyresveratrol in Medik8's patented stabilization system
Key Benefits:
- Hydrating formula suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin
- Improves appearance of age spots, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tones, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Dark spots visibly faded in just 4 weeks
Key Ingredients:
- 1% Oxyresveratrol (Oxy-R): Brightens skin by inhibiting tyrosinase, transforming dull, uneven skin tones
- Tetrapeptide-30: Minimises tyrosinase production, reducing melanin overproduction
- Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine: Blocks melanin transport to skin cells, preventing visible pigmentation
- Hyaluronic Acid: Attracts and retains moisture, hydrating the skin and preventing uneven pigmentation, age spots, and blemish marks
How does Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides - Skin Brightening Peptide Serum Work:
- Oxyresveratrol and brightening peptides work together to target hyperpigmentation
- Clinically proven to be 33 times more effective than kojic acid
- Patented Click-Activated packaging ensures stability and potency of the serum
Results:
- Skin appears brighter in 7 days
- Even skin tone in 7 days
- Dark spots fade significantly after one month
- Improved hyperpigmentation within one month
Learn More:
For detailed information on the science behind this skin brightening serum, see below.

