How to Apply
After cleansing in the morning and evening, blend r-Retinoate Day & Night evenly across face, neck and décolletage. You should always use a sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A.
A luxe multi-step serum featuring retinyl retinoate, a pioneering derivative of vitamin A. r-Retinoate Day & Night interlaces revolutionary science with a sublime formulation, to create a sensorial experience with visible anti-ageing results.
Medik8 exclusive retinyl retinoate is proven to be 8x more powerful than retinol[1], yet highly tolerated even by the most sensitive skin.
r-Retinoate combines vitamin A with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a stabilised, gentle form of vitamin C. Enhancing visible skin luminosity, as well as antioxidant protection, vitamin A and C steps are now intertwined.*
*r-Retinoate Day & Night now features the equivalent level of vitamin C in C-Tetra serum.
Retinyl retinoate is photostable, meaning it doesn’t break down in sunlight like traditional forms of vitamin A. This means you can use it confidently both morning and night.
*r-Retinoate Day & Night now features the equivalent level of vitamin C in C-Tetra serum.
Perfect Product Pair
Looking for intensified results? Layer r-Retinoate Day & Night underneath r-Retinoate Intense for the ultimate in bright, youthful-looking skin.
After cleansing in the morning and evening, blend r-Retinoate Day & Night evenly across face, neck and décolletage. You should always use a sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A.
r-Retinoate Day & Night features in our carefully curated regime guide Luxe Age Repair. Click the link for additional product recommendations and easy-to-follow layering advice.
Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to medik8.co/patch for an in-depth guide to patch testing.
Our ingredient choices—the forms, what we include, and what we don't—are all made based on what you really need.
Patented, encapsulated retinyl retinoate, exclusive to Medik8. 8 times more powerful than retinol[1] this non-irritating vitamin A helps to stimulate collagen synthesis and supports the regeneration of skin cells.
[1] H. Kim et al., Synthesis and in vitro biological activity of retinyl retinoate, a novel hybrid retinoid derivative, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2008, 15;16(12), pp 6387-93
An exceptional antioxidant, this stabilised form of vitamin C protects the skin from harmful free radicals while helping to support the production of collagen for a youthful, brighter-looking complexion.
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.
A lipid-soluble antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin, vitamin E helps to protect the skin from free radicals and boosts the power of vitamin C for optimum effect and results.
“All ingredients are skillfully mixed in our UK labs. To ensure continued pre-manufacture freshness of our exclusive active ingredient, retinyl retinoate, is blended precisely into the finished formula creating a powerful yet beautifully elegant cream-serum: maximising anti-ageing results in every single bottle.”
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Daniel Isaacs
Director of Research
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