Manufacturer | Medik8 |
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Package dimensions | 13.4 x 5.2 x 3.2 centimetres |
Package Weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 31 x 51 x 138 millimetres |
Item weight | 0.06 Kilograms |
Brand | Medik8 |
Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
Format | Gel |
Volume | 30 Millilitres |
Scent | No Artificial Fragrance |
Skin type | Normal |
Special features | Delivers Radiant, Youthful Skin, Backed by Science, Dermatologist Recommended, Minimises Signs of Ageing, Professional Results |
Speciality | Suitable for Vegans, Alcohol free |
Target audience | Women, Men |
Language | English |
Item model number | P06987 |
Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 5.1 x 13.8 cm; 60 g |
ASIN | B07Y5P314G |
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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 - Age-Defying Retinal Night Serum - Improves Wrinkles & Skin Firmness- 0.03% Retinal Strength - 11x Faster than Retinol - For New Vitamin A Users - 30ml
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Brand | Medik8 |
Item volume | 30 Millilitres |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 31 x 51 x 138 millimetres |
Age range (description) | Adult |
Special feature | Delivers Radiant, Youthful Skin, Backed by Science, Dermatologist Recommended, Minimises Signs of Ageing, Professional Results See more |
Active ingredients | Retinaldehyde, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Glycerin |
Skin type | Normal |
Number of items | 1 |
Scent | No Artificial Fragrance |
Item form | Gel |
About this item
- FAST WRINKLE REDUCING POWER - Wrinkle reduction with just 1 tube. Retinaldehyde works up to 11 times faster than classic retinol.
- RADIANT, YOUTHFUL SKIN - Delivers remarkable visible improvement in texture, brightness, firmness & clarity. Vitamin A is a key pillar of Medik8's simple yet effective anti-ageing strategy of using vitamin C followed by sunscreen by day, and vitamin A at night. This is called the CSA philosophy.
- PROFESSIONAL-GRADE RESULTS - Our iconic retinaldehyde serum boasts antibacterial properties to help target blemish-causing bacteria for visibly clarified skin. Our formula features key ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E and Glycerin.
- HOW TO USE - Step 1: After cleansing in the evening, apply 2 pumps of Crystal Retinal to the face and neck. Allow to absorb then follow with a moisturiser. Step 2: For new users of Crystal Retinal, phase application in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.
- PROGRESSIVE STRENGTHS - Our unique ladder of 5 progressive strengths (0.01 - 0.2% retinaldehyde) means you can keep experiencing ever-improving benefits that tackle the most stubborn fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.
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Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Cyclodextrin, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Alumina, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Polyaspartate, Climbazole (0.01 or lower), Disodium EDTA, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Bean Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Decylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Coumarin.
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Step 1: After cleansing in the evening, apply 2 pumps of Crystal Retinal to the face and neck. Allow to absorb then follow with a moisturiser. Step 2: For new users of Crystal Retinal, phase application in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.
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Results Without Compromise
B Corp certified, Medik8, is a British dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise. Clinically proven, our simple CSA PhilosophyⓇ of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs for more youthful-looking skin.
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Clinically Proven Results
We truly pride ourselves on the visible skincare results our customers achieve. It’s down to our choice of the best professional grade active ingredients expertly crafted into beautiful to use products - all without needing a prescription. Clinically proven via independent studies, robustly researched and rigorously tested.
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Dermatologist Recommended
''Medik8 combines medical-grade efficacy with cutting-edge skincare innovation.’' Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe, Medical & Cosmetics Doctor
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We craft and manufacture virtually everything ourselves from our own ISO-certified Innovation Centre, just outside London, UK. Harnessing the highest quality ingredients alongside patented technologies, means you can be assured of consistent UK standards of excellence in every product.
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Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot & Daniel Isaacs, Medik8 is renowned for skincare innovations.
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When to use it
| Evening | Morning | Morning | Morning | Morning | Evening | Evening |
Description
| Age-Defying Vitamin A Serum | Resurfacing AHA/BHA Mangosteen | Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic | Vitamin C Enhanced Radiance | Age-Defying SPF 50+ | Fewer Wrinkles in 1 Use | Rejuvenating & Multi-Ceramide |
Size
| 30ml | 150ml | 200ml | 30ml | 50ml | 15ml | 50ml |
Key Ingredients
| Retinaldehyde | L-Mandelic Acid | 5.5% Gluconolactone (PHA) | 14% Stabilised Vitamin C | Advanced UV Filters | Retinaldehyde | Multi-Ceramide Complex |
Fragrance Free
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Date First Available | 18 April 2019 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | 874 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty) 4 in Face Night Care Serums & Fluids |
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Product details
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 3.1 x 5.1 x 13.8 cm; 60 g
- Manufacturer : Medik8
- ASIN : B07Y5P314G
- Item model number : P06987
- Country of origin : United Kingdom
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Customers find the moisturizer effective and gentle for sensitive skin. It leaves their skin feeling soft, smooth, and younger-looking. Many appreciate the fragrance and keratin level. However, some customers have reported issues with the pump not working properly and tube being empty. Opinions vary on whether it's good value for money.
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Customers like the skin care. It's suitable for sensitive skin, leaving it fresh and younger-looking. They mention it makes a difference to their skin, can be used on rosacea-prone skin, and helps clear acne. The product sinks into the skin well and only needs 2 pumps to cover the face.
"...It is especially effective on my nose and reduced my pore size, alongside sebaceous filaments which it is very effective on...." Read more
"Collagen boosting" Read more
"...It helped my acne problem. It was bad deep cystic acne. I got into skincare when struggling with it, some spots would crop up in the same place...." Read more
"After using the entire pack there is zero difference to my skin. Very disappointing." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the product's quality. They find it genuine and worth the money. The brand is well-respected, and they trust the value of the product.
"It's early to tell if this product is good or not but the brand is very good so I do trust the process value for money is decent" Read more
"Bought before Excellent supplier & product" Read more
"Very good ,genuine product! So happy with the price also !" Read more
"...to .has already made a great difference to my skin .not cheap but quality .Worth the money made in the uk and gentle" Read more
Customers appreciate the skin softness of the moisturizer. They find it gentle, smooth, and sinks into the skin well. It has a creamy consistency and a nice smell. The texture is beautiful and fine lines appear reduced.
"...My skin has done a 360 flip since I started using Medik8 Retanol. My skin is soft, glowing and visible reduction of fine lines around my eyes...." Read more
"...Pros: -gentle as long as you build up in strength n frequency and don’t combine with actives like acids on same night. -Smells nice..." Read more
"...1 but so far it seems to be working. Skin feels and looks smoother and so far hasnt hurt or stung my rosey cheeks." Read more
"Used this last night for the first time. It’s very smooth and sinks into the skin well. Only need 2 pumps to cover face...." Read more
Customers find the fragrance pleasant. They say it's non-irritating and a good retinaldehyde product to use when transitioning from another product.
"...But medik8 crystal retinal is a good retinaldehyde product to use when moving on from retinol, or as a bridge retinoid to build up to prescription..." Read more
"This serum is lovely, its non irritating and has made a noticeable difference to the texture of my skin" Read more
"Lovely cream just what I needed and I will buy some more" Read more
Customers appreciate the keratin level of the skin moisturizer. They mention their skin is soft, glowing, and the fine lines around their eyes appear reduced.
"...My skin is soft, glowing and visible reduction of fine lines around my eyes...." Read more
"This is a great retinal ,there was no adjustment period no dry down or flaking ,the time release element is what makes it so easy to adapt to .has..." Read more
"Beautiful texture and fine lines appear reduced! Loved this product!!" Read more
Customers have different views on the value for money of the skin moisturizer. Some find it good quality and worth the price, while others consider it overpriced and not worth the cost. There are differing opinions on whether it's worth learning about or wasting money.
"...There is a wealth of info on the tinterweb and by dermatologist/aestheticians on retinoids, care while using them, what to expect etc...." Read more
"...informed Amazon who told me this could not be Exchanged, for an expensive product it was a waste of Money" Read more
"...I do hope for the money that it does work and improves skincare for the price that it costs. Time will tell I guess." Read more
"The tube was full of air. There was hardly any product in it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the skin moisturizer's effectiveness. They mention issues with the pump not working properly, causing waste of money. Some reviewers also mention that the tube was half empty and the pump container isn't always great.
"...-Spreads and absorbs well. Cons- pump container isn’t always great, and can waste some when nearly empty- cut tube open to use the last..." Read more
"I used this just once and Then Couldn’t get the cream dispenser to work..." Read more
"It came with a broken top so not ideal. Not sure if it's doing anything yet but I'll continue to use it" Read more
"After using the entire pack there is zero difference to my skin. Very disappointing." Read more
Customers dislike the tube being empty. They mention the pump doesn't work, and the tube is full of air with hardly any product in it.
"...Cons- pump container isn’t always great, and can waste some when nearly empty- cut tube open to use the last lil bit...." Read more
"The pump stopped working after 1 use it feels as if the tube is empty and in comparison to my old tube which is nearly empty the new one is much..." Read more
"The tube was full of air. There was hardly any product in it...." Read more
"The tube was half empty and the pump doesn’t work properly, not sure if genuine?" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2024Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 10Verified PurchaseA game changer. My skin has done a 360 flip since I started using Medik8 Retanol. My skin is soft, glowing and visible reduction of fine lines around my eyes. It is especially effective on my nose and reduced my pore size, alongside sebaceous filaments which it is very effective on. The user of Retanol has to be consistent and patient, it takes time to get results. On my next order I will increase the strength up to Retanol 20.
In the morning you need to exfoliate, cleanse, vitamin C serum (Medik8 7% or 14% or Cera Ve Vit C is a good option too) and Cera Ve SPF 50 moisturiser is brilliant. SPF is KEY when using Retanol the following morning. At night time, cleanse, and then use MediK8 Retanol twice or three times a week.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2025Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 10Verified PurchaseCollagen boosting
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2022Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 10Verified PurchaseI used medik8 for over a year building from 3 to 6 to 10, with 10 over most of it and eventually daily.
Pros:
-gentle as long as you build up in strength n frequency and don’t combine with actives like acids on same night.
-Smells nice
-Nice creamy consistency
-Spreads and absorbs well.
Cons- pump container isn’t always great, and can waste some when nearly empty- cut tube open to use the last lil bit.
-expensive but if you shop around online you can often find it cut price somewhere. Check amazon, look fantastic, beauty bay etc.
It does make a difference but *over time*, its important to keep expectations realistic and I’m going to drum this right in now. Retinaldehyde or any retinoid for that matter will not stop ageing nor give you Botox results and especially not after just one month nor 2 nor 3. Sorry, but its retinoid not a liquid facelift. But out of all the retinoids I have used, inc the ordinary, this one made the most difference.
And as much as Itd be great if it did, using retinoid cream alone without other care taken alongside it (eg keeping it clean, protected, moisturised) will limit results.try to target the cause as well as treat the problem.
WEAR SUNSCREEN!! retinoids will do nothing if you arent protecting from sun damage so of course it will seem like its not working, because the sun is undoing what good it does. SPF, everyday rain or shine. Get into the habit of using it or youre wasting your time and money.
What it did for me: it did not do much to my deep forehead lines but I had crows feet forming where I squint a lot and they are virtually gone now. It helped alongside practicing relaxing my face muscles more, wearing SPF and wearing sunglasses on sunny days. Some enlarged pores have gone, only the v worst ones remain.
Made my skin softer and reduced some pigmentation from past sun damage. I had a brownish spot under my eye from it which is now barely visible. But again, you NEED to protect it from future sun.
It helped my acne problem. It was bad deep cystic acne. I got into skincare when struggling with it, some spots would crop up in the same place. I tried AHAs/BHAs & they helped abit but only short term and on surfaced spots. This is where the retinoids, and eventually medik8, came in.
My skin was in a pretty bad way at first after a lifetime of neglect and went through a long 6 month purging process, so be prepared for many many spots- it feels like it will never end at times but this is normal with retinoids, its cell turnover+++ pushing years of crap out. I finally came out of it and now have clear skin, after persevering. There can be side effects like dryness but I have oily combo skin so didnt really get that. However its normal to get the odd side effect from retinoids so expect them.
My routine: wash, retinoid, moisturise. SPF in daytime, repeat. Clean pillowcases. Only touch face with clean hands. Protect in the day, clear treat and restore at night, is what I go by.
I no longer use this product because I have moved on from retinaldehyde to tretinoin (stronger stuff) so no longer need the medik8. But medik8 crystal retinal is a good retinaldehyde product to use when moving on from retinol, or as a bridge retinoid to build up to prescription strength. (Retinyl parmitate to retinol to retinaldehyde to tretinoin+)
Ultimately, you should get results if you:
- use it as part of a consistent skin routine
- practice good skin hygiene
- Use sunscreen everyday
- persevere through purging and initial side effects
- keep up with using it regularly
There is a wealth of info on the tinterweb and by dermatologist/aestheticians on retinoids, care while using them, what to expect etc. its well worth learning.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2025Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 3Verified PurchaseQuick delivery. Cheaper than Web site.
Lovely product to apply. Slight tingling on application settling quickly. Use 3 x weekly rather than every day.
Definitely buy again as part of skin care regime
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2025Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 6Verified PurchaseI’m new to Medik 8 and I love this cream.
Definitely purchase again and again!!!!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2024Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 10Verified PurchaseI used this just once and Then Couldn’t get the cream dispenser to work
It just wouldn’t no matter how I tried
I informed Amazon who told me this could not be Exchanged, for an expensive product it was a waste of Money
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2024Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 1Verified PurchaseMedik8 Retinol Cream is great! It works wonderfully without irritating my skin. Definitely noticed improvements, and I’ll be buying it again!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2024Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 6Verified PurchaseProduct arrived well packed. definitely seems to make a difference to my aging skin when i find the time to apply. am considering buying other products from same range as much better value than usual products. would buy again
Top reviews from other countries
- RonaldstagemanReviewed in the United States on 3 November 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle
Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 1Verified PurchaseI bought this based on the rave reviews and I like it. Nice and gentle
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Sary bReviewed in Italy on 3 February 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo!
Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 3Verified PurchaseConsigliato!!
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LaReviewed in Germany on 23 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Statt Botox RetinAL! Investiert es !
Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 10Verified PurchaseDieses Retinal soll ja 7fach stärkere Wirkung haben als Retinol !
Und nur bei einer einzigen Anwendung hab ich ein Unterschied bemerkt (bevor ich die Creme aufgetragen habe, hab ich mein Gesicht gereinigt, danach hab ich bha benutzt, dann diese retinal Creme !
Wichtig: man sollte danach Feuchtigkeitscreme benutzen ! Wenn man es in der Früh benutz dann Sonnenschutzcreme!
Ja die Creme ist nicht günstig aber weitaus günstiger wie Botox !
Ich liebe es !
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Amazon KundeReviewed in Germany on 11 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 6Verified PurchaseBis jetzt liebe ich es. Lasse mein Gesicht nass und habe das Gefühl es wirkt Wunder.
Kleinere Poren, kaum Falten
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gianni g.Reviewed in Italy on 17 January 2025
1.0 out of 5 stars Prodotto danneggiato
Pattern Name: Crystal Retinal 6Verified PurchaseProdotto arrivato danneggiato, sembrava fosse aperto, dato che il costo elevato è scandaloso
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