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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 30ml

The first rung on Medik8's most famous range, made for skin that has never met vitamin A. Start here and let your skin learn the ropes before anything stronger.

€56.00
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Glow Guide
  • Softens the look of fine lines while you sleep
  • Works faster than a classic retinol
  • Keeps skin hydrated and comfortable, not dry
  • Helps even out uneven tone
  • Kind enough for sensitive skin
Who's It For

For anyone completely new to retinoids, or with sensitive skin, who wants a gentle first step into vitamin A.
Description

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 is the gentlest step on the Crystal Retinal ladder, a low strength night serum for sensitive skin or anyone new to vitamin A. It pairs 0.01% stabilised retinaldehyde, a form of vitamin A that works up to eleven times faster than classic retinol, with skin loving hydrators.

Encapsulated retinal releases gradually to resurface and renew, while hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin E keep skin hydrated, comfortable and even in tone. It also helps keep blemish causing bacteria in check. In as little as four weeks skin looks smoother, clearer and more radiant.
How to Use

In the evening, apply to clean skin across the face and neck, then follow with a moisturiser. Introduce it slowly: twice a week for two weeks, every other night for two weeks, then nightly. Patch test first, and always wear a broad spectrum SPF the next morning.

We use it at night after cleansing, then reach for C-Tetra by day so vitamin C and SPF handle the daylight hours while retinal does the overnight work.
Ingredients

Retinaldehyde (0.01%): a fast acting form of vitamin A that smooths and renews.

Hyaluronic Acid: hydrates to keep skin comfortable through retinisation.

Vitamin E: antioxidant support that conditions and protects.

Please Note: For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging prior to use. SkinShop also recommend all products are patch-tested 24 hours before application.
About the Brand

Medik8 is an award winning global skincare brand built on the philosophy of Evidence. Ethics. Excellence. Every formula is developed by leading biochemists and dermatologists to target skin ageing, acne, redness, pigmentation and dryness. Trusted and recommended by doctors, dermatologists and skin therapists worldwide. Shop the full Medik8 range at SkinShop.ie, Ireland's home for clinical skincare.
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Glow Note

Everyone wants to rush to the strong stuff. The people who start here are the ones still using retinal happily a year later.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Highly-rated retinol cream that customers said delivers visible results within 2 weeks. "Great starter for retinol" with a gentle formula suitable for sensitive skin and nightly use. Customers praised the non-sticky, non-oily texture and pleasant scent. Skin feels "smooth and soft" with consistent use.

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Anonymous
I built it up slowly as it was my first time using it

I built it up slowly as it was my first time using it. . My skin has such a better flow & my Botox lasts a lot longer when I’m using it

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L.K.
Medik8

This cream is a miracle worker I can see results after 2 weeks, my skin feels and looks amazing, would highly recommend

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C.C.
Gentle

Great starter for retinol, I have very sensitive skin and this is absolutely fine for me to use every night. Happy!

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K.S.

The best , My skin is so smooth and soft

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J.R.
Mild retinol for beginners

I love this retinol as it is very mild and does leave any sticky or oily feeling on the skin after I had from facetherory or the ordinary. Definetly recommend it.

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N.H.
Good

It's my first time trying retinal, it seems good after using it for a month. I would recommend it, lovely smell and texture.