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

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, which works faster 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 Serum, the revolutionary facial serum, is uniquely stabilized to ensure optimal potency.

Clinical studies have shown that this serum delivers incredible anti-aging results with just one tube.

Expect visibly brighter, firmer and 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 and 24. Most customers start with Crystal Retinal 3 (for skincare beginners) or 6 (for experienced skincare users), and move up to 10 over time. 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.

Features

NB:

Crystal Retinal 24 (and also Crystal Retinal 20) are professional strengths and should only be used by people who have comfortably used at least one tube of the previous step on the ladder, as they contain a very high strength of retinal. For other strengths, we also recommend using at least one tube of your current Crystal Retinal strength before switching to the next strength.

Discover the rejuvenating power of Medik8 Crystal Retinal, a groundbreaking facial serum specially formulated to transform vitamin A skincare.

This unique night serum offers an effective solution for achieving youthful skin. Available in various increasing strengths, Medik8 Crystal Retinal guides you on a journey to Beautiful Skin For Life, working step by step towards beautiful and radiant skin.

Professional treatments

The more stable the molecule, the more effective it can be on the skin. Crystal Retinal offers a level of retinal stability found only 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 strength and long-lasting effectiveness.

From the Experts

After years of research and experimentation, we cracked the retinal code in 2018 with a unique stabilization discovery. Our enhanced stability system incorporates two formulation techniques.

First, we protected the powerful yet fragile molecule with a crystal encapsulation that works to both coat the retinol and slowly release it onto our skin overnight to minimize potential irritation.

We then enhanced this with a patent-pending stabilising formula complex, unique to Medik8, to ensure the retinal is stabilised throughout its entire lifecycle – from raw material all the way to our skin.

This means your Crystal Retinal stays powerful from the first application to the very last.”

Daniel Isaacs

Research Siero Santo

Skin problem

Skin Aging

Body area

Sight

Product type

Serums

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.

Phase: For new users of Crystal Retinal, phase in application gradually. Use twice a week for the first two weeks, every other night for the next two weeks, then every night. You should always wear sunscreen in the morning while taking Vitamin A.

Patch Testing: Patch testing prior to use is recommended.

Routines & Layering: Crystal Retinal features in many of our carefully crafted regimen guides, including our Beautiful Skin Everyday regimen.

KEY INGREDIENTS CRYSTAL RETINAL SERUM 24

Encapsulated Retinaldehyde (0.24%), Patent-Pending Stabilization System, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E & Glycerin

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.

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