

Crystal Retinal - The UK’s No 1 Dermatological Face Serum[1]
LEARN MOREDiscover Our Unique Ladder of Strengths
Ladder up your visible age-defying results over time with our 6 progressive strengths (0.01% - 0.24% retinaldehyde). Unsure which strength is right for you? Choose your strength below or take our Strength Finder quiz.
TAKE THE QUIZChoose Your Strength
We recommend starting low and going slow, phasing Crystal Retinal into your routine. Unsure which strength is right for you? Take our Strength Finder quiz or choose your strength below.

For very sensitive skins (0.01% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For those with particularly sensitive skin who are seeking a low strength yet highly effective vitamin A serum

For vitamin A beginners (0.03% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For those who are new to vitamin A or may have tried mild retinol formulas before

For regular vitamin A users (0.06% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For those moving up from Crystal Retinal 3 or experienced users of other vitamin A formulas

For advanced vitamin A users (0.1% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For advanced vitamin A users, or those looking to ladder up their Crystal Retinal 6 results

For highly experienced vitamin A users (0.2% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For highly experienced vitamin A users who have finished 2 tubes of Crystal Retinal 10 and are ready for clinical strength results

For expert vitamin A users (0.24% twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde)
For expert users. Our highest strength yet
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[1] Source: Circana (UK) Ltd, Prestige Beauty Retail tracking / Feb 2023 to Jan 2024 / prestige face serum / Dermatologist Brand attribute / Dermatologist Brand is defined as a brand that has identified itself as (i) founded or developed by a dermatologist and/or (ii) is dermatologist recommended / franchise line / value & unit sales. To verify visit: https://www.medik8.com/circana-group-claim-letters
[2] Proven via independent clinical study on Crystal Retinal 6. Tested on 33 participants over 12 weeks.
[3] G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378.
[4] Proven via independent clinical study on the Crystal Retinal ladder, tested on 33 participants over 18 weeks.
[5] Proven via independent HPLC stability testing in accelerated conditions.
[6] Based on feedback from 147 verified Crystal Retinal customers.