r-Retinoate® Intense

Setting new standards for age-defying excellence, r-Retinoate Intense is the jewel in the Medik8 Vitamin A crown. Proven to deliver noticeably firmer, smoother, brighter-looking skin, with dramatic wrinkle and dark spot reduction in as little as 4 weeks.* Also proven to be 8x stronger** and 11x faster^ than classic retinol, this innovative vitamin A formula is powered by a revolutionary blend of retinal and encapsulated retinyl retinoate (exclusive to Medik8).

Combining 5 of Medik8's most advanced age-defying technologies in 1 extraordinary nighttime cream, r-Retinoate Intense delivers everything your skin needs for astonishing youth-renewing results in one simple but luxurious step.

HOW TO USE

If you're new to r-Retinoate Intenset we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours in advance. 

Step 1

After cleansing in the evening, massage 2 pumps of r-Retinoate Intense evenly across face, neck and décolletage.

Step 2

This product should be phased in gradually as it contains retinal. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night. You should use a sunscreen every morning while using vitamin A.

KEY INGREDIENTS

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  Encapsulated Retinyl Retinoate

   

  Patented and exclusive to Medik8, this unique vitamin A molecule is the breakthrough result of 8 years of expert research. Retinyl retinoate is proven to be 8x more powerful than classic retinol* in delivering astonishing age-defying results.

  *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

   

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  Encapsulated Retinal

   

  This next-generation vitamin A works to target the look of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture - 11x faster than classic retinol.* Its unique antibacterial properties also help to visibly decongest the skin.

  *G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378

   

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  Drone-Targeted Peptide

   

  A youth-boosting copper peptide, encapsulated in an innovative polymer shell. It dives through the layers of the skin to specifically support collagen-producing cells for more youthful-looking skin.

   

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  Ceramide Complex

   

  A unique combination of ceramides (alongside phytosterol and fatty acids) which mimic the skin’s natural lipid barrier to intensely restore and nourish.

   

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  Hyaluronic Acid

   

  With the ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the upper layers of the skin; leaving the complexion hydrated and visibly supple.