Crystal Retinal 20™

Stable Retinal Night Serum Vitamin A

Crystal Retinal 20 is a professional strength for experts and should only be used by people who have comfortably used at least 2 tubes of Crystal Retinal 10, as it contains a very high strength of retinal (0.2%)

• Free from synthetic colours
• Free from artificial fragrances
• Paraben free
• Phosphate free
• Free from palm oil
• Alcohol-free
• Animal friendly
• Vegan

Instructions for use

1. Application: Use in the evening. After cleansing, apply 2 pumps of Crystal Retinal to face and neck. Allow to absorb and follow with a moisturizer. We recommend Advanced Night Restore, designed to be used after vitamin A.
2. For new users of Crystal Retinal, phase in application gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night. You should always wear sunscreen in the morning while taking vitamin A.
3. Patch testing before use is recommended.
4. Crystal Retinal features in many of our carefully crafted regimen guides, including our Beautiful Skin Everyday regimen.

Features

NB:

Crystal Retinal 20 is a professional strength for experts and should only be used by people who have comfortably used at least 2 tubes of Crystal Retinal 10, as it contains a very high strength of retinal (0.2%).

Discover the rejuvenating power of Medik8 Crystal Retinal, a breakthrough face serum specially formulated to transform vitamin A skincare. This unique night serum offers an effective solution to achieving youthful skin. Available in a range of building strengths, Medik8 Crystal Retinal guides you on a journey to Beautiful Skin For Life, working step by step towards beautiful, radiant skin.

KEY BENEFITS

Retinaldehyde, the active serum in Crystal Retinal, is a new generation of vitamin A proven to deliver results up to 11x faster than retinol. Yes, this is retinAL, faster acting than retinOL, the classic form of vitamin A. Please note: as a precaution, it is not recommended to use retinal during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Our Bakuchiol Peptides are the perfect alternative to vitamin A.

RESULTS

Crystal Retinal, the revolutionary facial serum, is uniquely stabilized to ensure optimum potency. Clinical studies have shown that this serum delivers incredible anti-aging results with just one tube. Expect visibly brighter, firmer, smoother-looking skin when using Crystal Retinal.

How it works

Boost your results with 5 strengths available: 1, 3, 6, 10 and professional-exclusive 20. Most customers start with Crystal Retinal 3 (for skincare beginners) or 6 (for experienced skincare users), and over time move up to 10. Top Tip! Crystal Retinal is also the perfect vitamin A for those looking to target blemishes and congestion due to retinal’s unique antibacterial action on the skin.

As the leader in skincare innovation with vitamin A for retinal, the powers of Crystal Retinal are loved by consumers and skin professionals alike. The breakthrough formula works fast to deliver the clinically proven benefits that set Crystal Retinal above the rest.

Ingredients and precautions

Main ingredients

Encapsulated Retinaldehyde, Patent-Pending Stabilization System, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & Glycerin

All ingredients*

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Isododecane, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Polyaspartate, Climbazole, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alumina, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Disodium EDTA, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Bean Extract, BHT, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Decylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coumarin.

*While we do our best to ensure that this ingredient list is accurate, from time to time there may be product upgrades or slight variations between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is the one found on the product packaging.

Precautionary measures

Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. Use only as directed. Do not apply to broken or inflamed skin. Contains Vitamin A which may increase skin sensitivity to the sun. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen during the day while using this product and for a week afterwards. Use with caution when using food supplements or other products containing Vitamin A/Retinoids. Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patch testing prior to use is recommended. Visit medik8.co/patch for a comprehensive guide to patch testing. Keep out of reach of children.

Professional treatments

The more stable the molecule, the more effective it can be on the skin. Crystal Retinal offers a level of retinal stability only found at Medik8: our innovative stability system features our renowned crystal encapsulation and a patent-pending formula complex. The dual-layer stability system comes together to protect the retinal molecule for unparalleled potency and long-lasting effectiveness.

From the Experts

“After years of research and experimentation, we cracked the retinal code in 2018 with a unique stabilisation discovery. Our enhanced stability system involves two formulation techniques. Firstly, we protected the powerful but fragile molecule with a crystal encapsulation that works to both coat the retinal and slowly release it onto our skin overnight to minimise any potential irritation. We then enhanced this with a patent-pending stabilisation formula complex, unique to Medik8, to ensure the retinal is stabilised throughout its lifecycle – from raw material all the way to our skin. This means your Crystal Retinal stays potent from the first application to the very last.”

Daniel Isaacs
Director of Research Medik8

Research Siero Santo