How to Apply
After cleansing in the evening, massage r-Retinoate Intense evenly across face, neck and décolletage. Blend across face and neck.
r-Retinoate® Intense
Youth Activating Cream Intense
50ml
£210
A masterpiece of simplicity. Discover the most powerful anti-ageing product we have ever made.
- KEY BENEFITS
- Never before has retinyl retinoate been intertwined with crystal-stabilized retinaldehyde. The revolutionary all-in-one night cream gifts the skin with the look of true luminosity.
- RESULTS
- The sumptuous night cream is infused with ceramides and drone-targeted peptides which penetrate to the deeper layers of the skin where the active ingredients profoundly retexturise and visibly restore the appearance of beautiful skin.
- KEY INGREDIENTS
- Patented, encapsulated retinyl retinoate, exclusive to Medik8.
Retinaldehyde, Drone-Targeted Peptide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid
Transcend the evidence of time with Medik8's best ever anti-ageing product.
8x stronger than retinol and 11x faster too.
Fine lines visibly fade into nothingness and radiance reaches untold levels of luminosity.
Over night hydration
Both overnight rejuvenation and deep hydration are offered by this all-in-one night cream that may be the only product required after cleansing in the evening.
Get results, faster
r-Retinoate is proven to deliver astonishing results in just four weeks. You’ll see fine lines and wrinkles visibly softened and pigmentation noticeably reduced.
Perfect Product Pair
Looking for intensified results? Layer r-Retinoate Day & Night underneath r-Retinoate Intense for the ultimate in bright, youthful-looking skin.
How to use it
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Phase-In
This product should be phased in gradually as it contains retinaldehyde. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night. You should always use a sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A.
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Routines & Layering
r-Retinoate Intense features in our carefully curated regime guide Luxe Age Repair. Click the link for additional product recommendations and easy-to-follow layering advice.
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Patch Testing
Patch testing prior to use is advised. Refer to medik8.co/patch for an in-depth guide to patch testing.
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Retinyl Retinoate
Patented, encapsulated retinyl retinoate, exclusive to Medik8.
8 times more powerful than retinol [1] and stable both day and night, this non-irritating vitamin A helps to stimulate collagen synthesis and supports the regeneration of skin cells.
[2] doi: 10.1016/j.bmc.2008.05.005 -
Encapsulated Retinaldehyde
Proven to work up to 11 times faster than retinol , retinaldehyde is a revolutionary new form of vitamin A that targets fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and uneven skin texture.
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Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide
A collagen-supporting copper peptide encapsulated in a polymer system which dives through the layers of the skin to specifically target collagen-producing cells.
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Vitamin E
A lipid-soluble antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin, vitamin E protects the skin from free radicals and regenerates vitamin C for optimum power.
What we choose not to include
- NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE
- PARABEN FREE
- VEGAN FRIENDLY
- ZIPPER DONATION
- NO PHTHALATES
- ALCOHOL FREE
Full Ingredients
Hear from the experts
“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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Professional treatments
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Boost the results of r-Retinoate Intense
Visit a Medik8 specialist for a detailed skin consultation and experience one of our relaxing anti-ageing facial treatments.
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Rewind Professional Skin Peel
A targeted peel that helps to promote collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It fades away imperfections, leaving the skin visibly smoothed and rejuvenated.
r-Retinoate® Intense
has a rating of 4.8 stars
based on 44 reviews.