Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 cream tube next to a zigzag swatch of yellow cream on a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
A woman's face is shown with small dots of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye applied under one eye. Text highlights WORLD'S 1st CLINICAL STRENGTH RETINAL FOR UNDER EYES. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Visibly brightens, smooths & lifts the eye area, Plumps the eye area overnight, and Reduces the look of puffiness.
"Three tubes of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye cream with yellow-orange cream swatches. The products are labelled for 3 STRENGTHS TO WORK YOUR WAY UP. Strength 10 is for advanced vitamin A users, Strength 6 for regular vitamin A users, and Strength 3 for new vitamin A users.
A HOW TO LAYER diagram for a PM skincare routine. It includes Cleanse (Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Medik8 Press & Glow), Vitamin A (Medik8 Crystal Retinal), and Eyes (Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye). Expert advice for AM emphasises using sunscreen after vitamin A products.
A before-and-after comparison of a person's eye area shows improvement to the look of wrinkles around the eyes after just one use. Below the images, text states 94% showed a clinical improvement to the look of wrinkles around the eyes with just 1 use.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 cream tube alongside a zigzag swatch of yellow cream against a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 10 cream tube beside a zigzag swatch of yellow cream on a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
A silver tube of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 is shown standing beside its matching silver carton.
A silver tube of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 is shown standing beside its matching silver carton.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 cream tube next to a zigzag swatch of yellow cream on a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
A woman's face is shown with small dots of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye applied under one eye. Text highlights WORLD'S 1st CLINICAL STRENGTH RETINAL FOR UNDER EYES. Three bullet points with checkmarks list benefits: Visibly brightens, smooths & lifts the eye area, Plumps the eye area overnight, and Reduces the look of puffiness.
"Three tubes of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye cream with yellow-orange cream swatches. The products are labelled for 3 STRENGTHS TO WORK YOUR WAY UP. Strength 10 is for advanced vitamin A users, Strength 6 for regular vitamin A users, and Strength 3 for new vitamin A users.
A HOW TO LAYER diagram for a PM skincare routine. It includes Cleanse (Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse), Tone (Medik8 Press & Glow), Vitamin A (Medik8 Crystal Retinal), and Eyes (Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye). Expert advice for AM emphasises using sunscreen after vitamin A products.
A before-and-after comparison of a person's eye area shows improvement to the look of wrinkles around the eyes after just one use. Below the images, text states 94% showed a clinical improvement to the look of wrinkles around the eyes with just 1 use.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 cream tube alongside a zigzag swatch of yellow cream against a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 10 cream tube beside a zigzag swatch of yellow cream on a white background. Two silver badges highlight "WINNER OF 4+ GLOBAL AWARDS" and "WORLD FIRST PATENTED TECHNOLOGY".
A silver tube of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 is shown standing beside its matching silver carton.
A silver tube of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 is shown standing beside its matching silver carton.
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Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye

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Smooth & Lift Eye Cream Gentle-Release Vitamin A

Wake up to a more youthful-looking eye area with fewer crow's feet, reduced puffiness and visibly brightened dark circles.

This world-first, clinically proven nighttime eye cream contains next-generation retinAL (not retinol) which works 11x times faster than standard retinol[1] to deliver remarkable visible results in just 1 use.[2] Powerful results without irritating the delicate eye area.

Recommended by dermatologists worldwide, Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye is available in 3 progressive strengths (that sit alongside our iconic Crystal Retinal ladder for the face), so you can keep experiencing ever-improving benefits.
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In 2022 Medik8 donated £10,000 to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

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Key Benefits
Fewer Wrinkles in 1 Use

94% showed a clinical improvement to the look of wrinkles around the eyes in just 1 use.[2]

Brighter, Smoother & Awakened Eye Area

Proven to visibly smooth, lift, and brighten the eye area overnight,[3] and clinically proven to visibly depuff the eye area in 1 use.[2]

Customise Your Routine With 3 Strengths

Choose from 3 progressive strengths to suit every level of retinal user; from beginner to expert. Expertly optimised to be suitable for use on the delicate eye area.

Clinical Strength Results - Without Irritation

Expertly stabilised and optimised to deliver clinical strength, age-defying power alongside a gentle and nourishing experience for the delicate eye area.

Effective Results Until the Last Drop

Ensures visible results from the first drop to the very last, thanks to Medik8's unique patented stability complex.

Proven Results
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After 1 Use
97% agreed their eye area looked significantly more youthful[2]
97% agreed fine lines & wrinkles appeared reduced[2]
97% agreed their eye area looked significantly more radiant and revitalised
88% agreed their dark circles looked significantly brighter[2]
100% of sensitive skins agreed Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 was gentle on the skin[3]
[1] G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378. [2] Proven via independent clinical study on Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 conducted over 12 weeks on 32 participants. [3] Proven via independent consumer study on Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3 conducted over 6 weeks on 50 participants. | Please Note: Product packaging shown may be different to the product received due to regional variations.
How to Use

First-time use

If you're new to Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.

Phase in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.


Step 1

After cleansing in the evening, apply Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye around the eye area - avoiding eyelids.


Step 2

Always use a sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect.


Step 3

We recommend using at least 1 tube of your current Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye strength before moving up the ladder to the next strength.

Uses per tube

100
Available Strengths

Ladder up your visible age-defying results over time with Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye's 3 progressive strengths: New users: choose Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3. Already use Crystal Retinal for the face? Match your current strength to Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye. Not sure which strength is right for you? Take our simple quiz to find out.

Guide to Layering
Step 1: Cleanse
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Step 2: Target
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Step 3: Renew
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Step 4: Renew
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Step 5: Moisturise
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Key Ingredients
Twin-Encapsulated Retinaldehyde

Proven to work up to 11 times faster than standard retinol,[1] retinaldehyde (retinal for short) is a revolutionary form of vitamin A that effectively targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, discolouration, uneven skin texture and loss of firmness. Medik8's unique twin encapsulation technology produces an ultra-slow release, gradient effect of retinal in the skin to ensure equal power and gentleness on the delicate eye area.

Ceramides

Naturally found in the skin barrier, ceramides work by mimicking the natural lipid barrier to intensely replenish and nourish the complexion.

Hyaluronic Acid Filling Spheres

A breakthrough form of hyaluronic acid that is able to fill in and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and expand within the depth of the wrinkle to give the appearance of plumpness.

Chamomile Extract

Chamomile extract, also known as bisabolol (pronounced biss-A-bo-lol) is a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that helps to soothe and visibly calm delicate skin to ensure optimal comfort during use.

Hyaluronic Acid Filling Spheres

A breakthrough form of hyaluronic acid that is able to fill in and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and expand within the depth of the wrinkle to give the appearance of plumpness.

Chamomile Extract

Chamomile extract, also known as bisabolol (pronounced biss-A-bo-lol) is a natural antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that helps to soothe and visibly calm delicate skin to ensure optimal comfort during use.

Full List of Ingredients
Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye
Smooth & Lift Eye Cream Gentle-Release Vitamin A

Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cyclodextrin, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinal, Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Trihydroxystearin.



Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cyclodextrin, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Cellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinal, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin.



Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 10

  • Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclodextrin, Phytosterols, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cellulose, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinal, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin.
*Although we try our best to ensure this list of ingredients is accurate there may be product upgrades from time to time, or slight variants between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is that which is printed on the product packaging.
  • Clinically proven formula
  • Dermatologist recommended
  • Dermatologically tested
  • Ophthalmologically tested
  • Fragrance free
  • No synthetic colours
Expert Recommended

"Delivers clinically proven results - without irritation."

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer
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"Takes on crow's feet and discolouration with remarkable efficacy!"

BRIDGET MARCH & ROBERTA SCHROEDER
Digital Beauty Director & Ecommerce Editor - Harper's Bazaar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye while pregnant/ breastfeeding?
As a cosmetics company, we are unable to provide product advice in relation to medical conditions such as pregnancy or breastfeeding. We strongly recommend discussing the ingredients with your GP or midwife before use. We do, however, generally recommend avoiding vitamin A use while pregnant or breastfeeding.
What's the difference between Intelligent Retinol Eye TR and Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye?
The main difference is that Intelligent Retinol Eye TR is formulated with retinOL, whereas Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye is formulated with next-generation retinAL. While retinol is a great option for vitamin A beginners, retinal is proven to work up to 11x faster than standard retinol in delivering visible age-defying results.* *G. Seigenthaler et al., Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378
What's the difference between Eyelift Peptides and Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye?
Eyelift Peptides is a multi-peptide, gel-textured eye serum designed to reveal a smoother, brighter and visibly awakened eye area. It's suitable for use both day and night. Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye is our all-in-one vitamin A nighttime eye cream, formulated with twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde to deliver powerful yet gentle action on crow's feet, dark circles and under-eye puffiness. These two products can also be used together for enhanced visible benefits.
What's the difference between Advanced Night Eye and Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye?
Advanced Night Eye is a nourishing yet fast-absorbing eye cream, expertly designed to support the skin's natural overnight processes while boosting the visible benefits of vitamin A. Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye is our all-in-one vitamin A nighttime eye cream, formulated with twin-encapsulated retinaldehyde to deliver powerful yet gentle action on crow's feet, dark circles and under-eye puffiness.
Do I need to follow Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye with another eye cream?
No. Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye is expertly designed to deliver everything you need in a nighttime eye cream; age-defying results alongside deep nourishment and comfort.
Can I use Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye every night?
As long as you build your use up gradually and start with the appropriate strength to begin with, you can use Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye every night. For new users of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, we strongly recommend that you phase-in application to enable your skin to build up a tolerance while avoiding any potential irritation. Use twice a week for the first two weeks, every other night for the following two weeks, then every night.
Can I use Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye every night?
As long as you build your use up gradually and start with the appropriate strength to begin with, you can use Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye every night. For new users of Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye, we strongly recommend that you phase-in application to enable your skin to build up a tolerance while avoiding any potential irritation. Use twice a week for the first two weeks, every other night for the following two weeks, then every night.
Crystal Retinal® Ceramide Eye
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