Vitamin A Skincare Products

As experts in vitamin A, our innovative moisturisers and serums, are designed to visibly smooth, firm, and rejuvenate. Our collection features powerful forms of vitamin A for the skin, such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl retinoate, delivering maximum results with minimal irritation. Perfect for all skin types, improve texture, reduce fine lines, and promote a radiant, youthful complexion with Medik8.

12 Products

Crystal Retinal 1

0.01% Retinal serum for very sensitive skins - 11x faster than retinol

Sensitive / £45

Crystal Retinal 3

0.03% Retinal serum for vitamin A beginners - 11x faster than retinol

Beginner / £49

Crystal Retinal 6

0.06% Retinal serum for regular vitamin A users - 11x faster than retinol

Regular / £69

Crystal Retinal 10

0.1% Retinal serum for advanced vitamin A users - 11x faster than retinol

Advanced / £89

Crystal Retinal 20

0.2% Retinal serum for highly experienced vitamin A users - 11x faster than retinol

Experienced / £99

Crystal Retinal 24

0.24% Retinal serum for highly experienced vitamin A users - 11x faster than retinol

Expert / £109

Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3

0.03% Retinal all-in-one ceramide night cream for vitamin A beginners - 11x faster than retinol

15ml / £42

Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6

0.06% Retinal all-in-one ceramide night cream for vitamin A beginners - 11x faster than retinol

15ml / £55

Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 10

0.1% Retinal all-in-one ceramide night cream for vitamin A beginners - 11x faster than retinol

15ml / £70

r-Retinoate® Intense

Intense Youth Activating Cream

50ml / £229

r-Retinoate® Day & Night

Youth Activating Cream

50ml / £149

Intelligent Retinol® Smoothing Night Cream

Renew & Nourish Gentle 0.2% Vitamin A

50ml / £60

Intelligent Retinol Eye TR™

Supercharged Eye Vitamin A Serum

7ml / £24

Retinol 3TR™

Advanced 0.3% Vitamin A Serum

15ml / £34

Intelligent Retinol 3TR™

0.3% Vitamin A (starter strength) - Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

15ml / £39

Intelligent Retinol 6TR™

0.6% Vitamin A (medium strength) - Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

15ml / £45

Intelligent Retinol 10TR™

1% Vitamin A (high strength) - Softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

15ml / £55

Retinol 3TR™ (Outlet)

Advanced 0.3% Vitamin A Serum

15ml / £20

Intelligent Retinol Eye TR™ (Outlet)

Supercharged Eye Vitamin A Serum

7ml / £14

Intelligent Retinol™ 3TR (Outlet)

Supercharged Vitamin A Serum

15ml / £23

r-Retinoate® Day & Night Eye Serum

Youth Activating Cream

15ml / £99

Frequently Asked Questions

What does vitamin A do for your skin?

Vitamin A helps to support skin renewal, improve texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven tone. It works by encouraging cell turnover and stimulating collagen production, leaving the skin looking smoother, firmer and more radiant over time.

How to use vitamin A for your skin?

Vitamin A is best applied in the evening as part of your skincare routine, after cleansing and before moisturising. Apply a thin layer to dry skin, followed by your regular moisturiser. If you are new to vitamin A, begin with a low-strength formula and gradually build up to higher strengths as your skin adapts. Always use sunscreen the next morning to protect the skin.

Medik8’s Crystal Retinal range makes it easy to find the right strength for your level, starting from 0.01% up to 0.24% retinaldehyde.

How many times a week should I use vitamin A?

Start by using vitamin A two to three times a week and gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance. Eventually, most skin types can tolerate nightly use. Always listen to your skin and reduce frequency if you experience any sensitivity.

Is vitamin A the same as retinol?

Vitamin A is the umbrella term for a group of compounds, including retinol, retinaldehyde and retinoic acid. Retinol is one of the most well-known and widely used forms in skincare. Medik8 offers multiple forms of vitamin A across its collection, including retinol and the next-generation retinaldehyde found in the Crystal Retinal range.

With our vitamin A strength ladder, you can gradually increase potency as your skin builds tolerance, helping to minimise irritation while maximising results. Whether you're new to vitamin A or ready to level up, there's a step in the Medik8 ladder that’s tailored to your skin.

Is vitamin A or C better for your face?

Both vitamin A and vitamin C offer powerful benefits, but they work in different ways. Vitamin A is ideal for targeting signs of ageing and improving skin texture, while vitamin C brightens, protects and boosts radiance. For best results, use vitamin C and sunscreen in the morning and vitamin A at night as part of a balanced routine. This simple yet effective approach is known as the CSA Philosophy