Medik8 Niacinamide Peptides

Medik8 is entering 2026 with a reformulation story designed to resonate with the two biggest skincare purchase drivers in clinic retail and high-performing homecare: visible clarity and reliable tolerance. Niacinamide Peptides is positioned as the updated evolution of the brand’s cult favourite Clarity Peptides, tightening the focus on blemish visibility, pore refinement, and texture smoothing, while still speaking to barrier comfort and day-to-day wearability.

The serum pairs 10% niacinamide with a proprietary peptide complex and N-acetyl glucosamine, then builds out the formula with zinc PCA and hyaluronic acid. The result is a multi-pathway approach that targets congestion, sebum dysregulation and uneven surface texture, while maintaining the calming and barrier-supportive cues that many consumers now view as non-negotiable, particularly when they are also using actives such as retinoids or acids.

Medik8 positions the product as delivering visibly clearer and smoother-looking texture in seven days, with a clinically proven 35% reduction in visible blemishes. Supporting metrics also address two of the most commercially important concerns in the clarity category, pores and barrier reassurance. The launch materials cite a 26% reduction in visible pores in four weeks, with 100% of users showing a healthier skin barrier within one week, alongside a 94% agreement score on gentleness.

Niacinamide remains a workhorse active for brightening, barrier support and the appearance of pores, and at 10% it signals purposeful performance. Zinc PCA adds an oil-regulating and blemish-adjacent benefit that will be familiar to both professionals and ingredient-literate consumers. N-acetyl glucosamine adds an even-tone story that complements niacinamide, while also strengthening the “smooth and uniform” message. The peptide component, described as Crystalide peptide, is presented as supporting skin cell renewal for a more uniform surface, which ties neatly into the brand’s stated goal of clearer, smoother, glass-like skin. Hyaluronic acid completes the sensorial and hydration profile, supporting suppleness as the formula works on texture and congestion cues.

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