
About this product
A high-strength retinoid serum containing 0.24% retinaldehyde, designed to reduce fine lines, improve skin firmness, and boost collagen production.
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Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Isododecane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Cyclodextrin, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Alumina, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Polyaspartate, Climbazole, Disodium EDTA, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This serum's 0.24% retinaldehyde concentration ranks among the highest available without a prescription, and gurus praise its visible results on fine lines and jawline firmness, even for those already deep into retinoid use. The trade-off is real: expect more dryness and sensitivity than lower-strength options, so this one is best for people who have used retinoids steadily for at least a year and have gradually worked up through Medik8's weaker strengths first. The encapsulated formula and antioxidant blend help buffer irritation, though the vanilla scent (from coumarin) may not suit sensitive skin.
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A high-strength retinoid serum containing 0.24% retinaldehyde, designed to reduce fine lines, improve skin firmness, and boost collagen production.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 94%.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 24 holds a Guru Score of 94%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 24 is generally suited to mature skin.
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