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If you’ve never heard of Medik8, now is the time to get acquainted. Medik8 is a multi-award winning cosmeceutical skincare brand from the UK. They use the best active ingredients and pride themselves on testing and clinical studies to reinforce the efficacy of their skincare products. Therefore, when buying skincare from Medik8 you can buy with confidence and be assured of its quality. Medik8 Retinoate is one of their very best products, a bestseller and earns cult status.
The science behind Medik8 Retinoate
Medik8 has two superior retinoid products in their arsenal. The white bottle (or as we like to think, the entry level retinoid) R-RETINOATE® DAY & NIGHT, and the black bottle (for the more intensive retinoid), aptly named R-RETINOATE® INTENSE. Both contain their patented encapsulated retinyl retinoate.
What is Retinyl Retinoate?
Retinyl Retinoate is a novel hybrid retinoid derivative. What does this mean?
Well, the problem with a lot of retinols is that they are not photostable and can also be irritating to the skin. Many people cannot tolerate retinols or have to be slowly introduced to them, little by little, until the skin can tolerate them.
Retinyl Retinoate has proved to be photostable and even more powerful than retinol alone. But, how is it more powerful? Because retinyl retinoate is directly biologically active. Which means, that it doesn’t need to be broken down into retinol and retinoic acid to work in the skin. Remember our breakdown on how retinoids work?
And in terms of tolerance on the skin, retinyl retinoate has excellent stability, fewer side effects and is gentle on the skin. It helps to stimulate collagen synthesis and supports regeneration of skin cells. All in all, this is a very powerful product.
What are the ingredients inside Medik8 Retinoate?
The R-RETINOATE® DAY & NIGHT is a beautifully crafted product with key ingredients of Vitamin C, (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin E. And great news … there’s a newer, better formulation now, with enhanced levels of Vitamin C.
The bonus from the new formulation in Medik8 R-RETINOATE® DAY & NIGHT is that it has the equivalent level of Vitamin C in it, as in their superb C-Tetra. So, that’s one less product to have to buy (saving money) and to put on your face daily. All the good stuff that you could ever need for your skin, are now packed into one tube of Medik8 R-RETINOATE® DAY & NIGHT.
When can you use Medik8 Retinoate?
Because retinyl retinoate is photostable, meaning that it won’t breakdown in light, you can use the cream during the day as well as the night. Very few retinoids have this unique capabilities.
The black tube, R-RETINOATE® INTENSE contains encapsulated retinaldehyde which targets fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture. It’s Medik8’s most powerful formulation and should only be used at night time. You can also gradually blend this into your routine, starting at only 2x a week, working your way up to daily. The sophisticated formula containing ceramides helping to maintain your natural lipid barrier, and protecting your skin from the traditionally, sometimes harsh effects of retinols.
Apply after a throughly cleansed face.
Why you will love Medik8 Retinoate?
This is a powerful retinoid! You will love that it is backed by clinically studies to reduce fine line and wrinkles and supporting the production of collagen. You will also love the fact that you can use it during the day, as it’s not photosensitive, therefore you can have those new skin cells regenerating all day, not just when you sleep. The enhanced levels of Vitamin C in the formula, negates having to buy a separate Vitamin C product, so it saves you time and money. And the icing on the cake is that it will leave your skin glowing and luminescent.
When the tube is finished you can pull it all apart and dissect the contents. Inside is a vacuum sealed foil packet, which will be empty to the last drop. No product goes to waste. You’ll stare longingly at the empty tube, remembering all the exceptional ingredients that were pumped into the formula, and wish you had another tube of Medik8 Retinoate, ready to go, all for yourself.
Don’t forgot your SPF
Even though retinyl retinoate has proven to be photostable, it is still a Vitamin A and therefore you should always remember to apply your SPF after using Medik8 R-RETINOATE® DAY & NIGHT. Even if you’re hesitating or simply just don’t feel like it, remember why you are using Medik8 Retinoate in the first place. To stimulate skin cells and regenerate your skin. Do you want to damage all those fresh, plump new skin cells? No. So, use the sunscreen. Daily. No negotiations.
Our Rating of Medik8 Retinoate
Highly recommended, if you can afford it. A very sophisticated and clinically proven formula that will change your skin, for the absolute best. It is expensive but you only need this one product for you skin, applied daily, morning and night. Or buy the R-RETINOATE® INTENSE solely for nighttime use.
Where can I buy Medik8 Retinoate?
In the UK: Medik8, 50ml for £140
In the USA: Medik8, 50ml for $182
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