
Crystal Retinal 3 30ml
Reveal younger-looking skin with Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3, an iconic vitamin A night serum. It's clinically proven to visibly smooth stubborn wrinkles, brighten dark spots, decongest, and firm your skin, all without irritation. This next-generation serum acts 11x faster than standard retinol, delivering remarkable improvements in texture, brightness, firmness, and clarity.
- Crystal Retinal 3 30ml
What It Is
Crystal Retinal 3 is a groundbreaking vitamin A night serum featuring retinaldehyde (retinal), a form of vitamin A that works up to 11 times faster than classic retinol. Medik8's patented retinal stability system ensures unmatched potency and effectiveness until the very last drop. It's designed to deliver professional-grade results, visibly reducing wrinkles and improving skin's overall appearance. As the UK's No.1 dermatological face serum, it's a trusted choice for those seeking transformative skin results.
How To Use
- After cleansing in the evening, apply 2 pumps of Crystal Retinal to the face and neck.
- Allow it to absorb, then follow with a moisturiser. Medik8 recommends Advanced Night Restore, which is specifically designed to be used after vitamin A.
- For new users: Phase application in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.
- Always use a sunscreen the next morning after using vitamin A.
Suitable For
- Individuals looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Those concerned with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture.
- Users seeking to improve skin firmness and clarity.
- A range of users, from beginners to experts, with 6 progressive strengths available, including options for sensitive skin.
Benefits
- Fast Wrinkle Reducing Power: Clinically proven wrinkle reduction with just 1 tube (proven via independent clinical study on Crystal Retinal 6).
- Professional-Grade Results: Retinaldehyde works up to 11 times faster than standard retinol for quicker visible results.
- Radiant, Youthful Skin: Delivers remarkable visible improvement in texture, brightness, firmness & clarity.
- Effective Results Until the Last Drop: Thanks to Medik8's patented stability complex.
- Customisable Routine: With 6 progressive strengths (0.01% - 0.24% retinaldehyde) to ladder up results over time, suitable for various skin types including sensitive skin.
- Clinically-proven formula.
- Dermatologist recommended.
- No artificial fragrance or synthetic colours.
- Paraben and alcohol-free.
- Certified by The Vegan Society.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Retinaldehyde
Proven to work up to 11 times faster than standard retinol,* retinaldehyde (retinal for short) is a revolutionary form of vitamin A that effectively targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture and loss of firmness - without irritation.
*G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378
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Hyaluronic Acid
With the ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the upper layers of the skin; leaving the complexion hydrated and visibly supple.
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Vitamin E
A powerful antioxidant that provides additional antioxidant protection against the ageing effects of free radicals. It also helps to boost the power of vitamin C for optimum visible results.
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Glycerin
A natural humectant which traps moisture within the skin to leave it hydrated and comfortable.
All 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, 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.
*Although we try our best to ensure this list of ingredients is accurate there may be product upgrades from time to time, or slight variants between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is that which is printed on the product packaging.