A true breakthrough in anti-ageing skincare. The innovative active ingredient has been created via Medik8’s exclusive collaboration with a Korean superlab,
MEDIK8 R-RETINOATE®
£135.00
Description
Youth Activating Cream Day & Night 100%
After 8 years of work, including 3 years by Medik8 scientists, r-Retinoate® features the widely patented molecule retinyl retinoate. It’s time to experience what everyone’s talking about: rejuvenated, more youthful skin with visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles, improved tone, texture and brightness.
Go #BeyondRetinol.
- NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE
- NO SYNTHETIC COLOURS
- PARABEN FREE
- NO PHTHALATES
- VEGAN FRIENDLY
- ALCOHOL FREE
- ZIPPER DONATION
- CRUELTY FREE
Key Benefits
Without the same level of irritation that many suffer from retinol, retinyl retinoate is proven to deliver astonishing results from just 4 weeks1: fine lines and wrinkles are visibly softened, pigmentation noticeably reduced and the appearance of overall skin texture is refined. Skin looks clearer, brighter and revitalised; ultimately more youthful. Improvements become even more remarkable over time with continued use. The power of retinol is now available for all skin types; even sensitive, day and night.
1H. Kim et al., British Journal of Dermatology, 2010, 162(3), pp 497-502
How It Works
The product of 8 years of work, revolutionary molecule retinyl retinoate is a hybrid of traditional retinol and clinical strength retinoic acid. Its encapsulated form is exclusive to Medik8 formulations. Able to act directly on the skin without breaking down into parts, the molecule helps to stimulate cellular regeneration and support collagen synthesis. 8 times more powerful than retinol, retinyl retinoate visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, evens skin tone and smoothes rough skin for a more youthful-looking complexion.2 Incredibly, retinyl retinoate has been proven to be photostable, meaning it doesn’t break down in sunlight like traditional forms of vitamin A. It can be used both day and night and is gentle enough even for the most sensitive of skin. Retinyl retinoate is combined with collagen-supporting vitamin C, skin soothing vitamin E and hydrating hyaluronic acid in a next generation, anti-ageing formula to revitalise the skin.
2 Retinyl retinoate increased collagen synthesis 8 times more than retinol
Kim et al., Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2008, 16, pp 6387-6393
Key Ingredients
Retinyl Retinoate – 8 times more powerful than retinol and stable both day and night, this non-irritating vitamin A helps to stimulate collagen synthesis and supports the regeneration of skin cells.
Hyaluronic Acid – With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the air into the skin to provide intense hydration.
Vitamin C – An exceptional antioxidant, vitamin C protects the skin from harmful free radicals while helping to stimulate collagen production for a youthful complexion.
Vitamin E – A lipid-soluble antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin, vitamin E helps to protect the skin from free radicals and regenerates vitamin C for optimum power.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Heptyl Undecylenate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polylactic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Distarch Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinyl Retinoate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Canola Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Trideceth-10.
* 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.
Direction Of Use
After cleansing in the morning and evening, apply a small amount and blend evenly across face, neck and décolletage. Leave to absorb before applying your regular Medik8 moisturiser. All vitamin A products encourage natural exfoliation, therefore always wear sunscreen while using r-Retinoate.