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Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Serum 30ml

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Image 1, clinically proven to viaibly reduce wrinkles and dark spots by 20% with just 1 tube. improves skin firmness by 11%. works 11 times faster than standard retinol. 100% agree crystal retinal is gentle even on sensitive skin. proven via independent clinical study on crystal retinol 6, tested on 33 participants over 12 weeks. biochern hournal, 1990, 268 pp 371-378. image 2, before and after 1 tube. 97% of people felt their skin had a more youthful appearance. image 3, 5 progressive strengths. strength 1 = 0.01% retinaldehye for sensitive skin. strength 3 0.03% retinaldehyde for new vitamin a users. strength 6 0.06% retinaldehyde for regular vitamin a users. strength 10 0.1% retinaldehyde for advanced vitamin a users. strength 20, 0.2% retinaldehyde for expert vitamin a users. image 4, how to layer. PM = cleanser, target, vitamin a, eyes, moisturise. expert advice = always include a sunscreen in your morning routine the following day. image 5, the CSA philosophy - Medik8's clinically proven skincare approach that addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs just 3 simple steps. brightens for glowing skin vitamin c in the morning. protects for youthful skin - sunscreen in the morning. renews for perfected skin - vitamin a in the evening.

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Good product, bad smell

This is more of a cream than a serum, which is good as it definitely doesn’t feel too drying. My skin is smooth and clear after a weeks use so would definitely repurchase for this. However the smell is terrible, gone off flowery smell, its strong and lingers so not one for me long term.

by Claire

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Unconvinced

The texture is more like a face cream than a serum, so you need a larger dollop of it than a regular serum to feel like you’re actually using enough. Even then I haven’t noticed any obvious benefits, so I’ve stopped bothering. I’ve loved and regularly use other medik8 products (advanced night restore and c-tetra serum) as well as other retinol serums such as Sunday Riley’s A+, but I don’t think this product compares. Maybe I’ve bought a low strength (which they advised to start) but I probably won’t continue using and will return to one of my previous brands.

by Laura Verified Purchase

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Great

Medik8 products are superb in general but I love about this is that it has various degrees of Retinol concentration so you don't go through an excessive purging phase.

by safa Verified Purchase

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It is good but quite fragranced

I like the product but it is quite fragranced which I’m not keen on however I’m sure there are people that would like that and it is a great product overall. 

by Betty Verified Purchase

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Unsure

I use a few Medik8 products which I love. However I haven’t noticed much from this product, despite a few weeks use. I’ve used Sunday Riley’s high dose retinoid serum for many years, so it may be that this isn’t strong enough in comparison, but having consulted with medik8, they suggested I start at the bottom. So for anyone else, my guess is that it’s worth going stronger to see results of stick with a brand you know

by Laura Verified Purchase

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Good so far

A good introduction to retinol. So far I have had no tingling or adverse reaction and my skin looks noticeably clearer and feels smoother. I will work my way up the retinol levels now

by Debra Verified Purchase

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Noticed a difference straight away!

Started using and within the first week I felt a difference in the texture of my skin. Definitely felt smoother and softer. Nice scent not too overpowering. 

by Deborah Verified Purchase

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Can’t believe I haven’t tried this sooner

It’s made my skin so soft, I don’t have particularly sensitive skin so probably could have gone straight to 6 but it’s a really lovely product.

by Georgia Verified Purchase

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Non-irritating

I love the low strengths available in this range. They don’t irritate m, smell and feel great and work well.

by JC Verified Purchase

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Works on sensitive skin

I’m at the age where I have just started using vit A, and have tried to start cautiously because of my sensitive skin. This does not irritate me at all, and is great for retinol beginners.

by Esther Verified Purchase

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