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Medicate Crystal Retinal Camide Eye Cream.

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Medicate Crystal Retinal Camide Eye Cream
Eye Care

About this product

An anti-aging eye cream containing retinaldehyde, available in three strengths (3, 6, 10) to target fine lines and under-eye concerns with a gentle formulation designed for the delicate eye area.

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Mature skin
Eye Care

The Guru Index verdict

91%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus praise this as a standout eye treatment, crediting the retinaldehyde for visible improvement in fine lines and under-eye texture. The tiered strength system is highlighted as a smart way to build tolerance and minimize irritation. Reviewers emphasize the silky, hydrating texture that doesn't feel heavy, and note that the formulation is potent yet gentle enough for the delicate eye area when introduced gradually.
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"This is my 2024 product of the year, my very favorite product that I feel like has made the biggest gamechanging difference on my skin. It is this anti-aging eye cream by Medik8, it's called Crystal Retinal Camide Eye. This has retinaldehyde in it, which is the best anti-aging ingredient you can get over the counter but it's very gentle on the eyes. So it's made a lot of difference to my fine lines this year more than any eye cream I've ever used in the past. There are actually three versions of this anti-aging eye cream in three different strengths, a three, a six, and a ten, so you can start low and ladder up to get results as your skin adjusts to decrease your risk of side effects. It is a little bit of a splurge, but it's 30% off right now so it's the cheapest you can get this all year long."
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"This has become one of my favorite eye treatments. I've been a long time fan of Medik8 for years now and I've been the biggest fan of their crystal retinals. I was really excited when these came out because I just feel like this area around my eyes can benefit from something more, and I mean a lot, lot more potent. These are the first clinical strength retinal deities for the eyes. The texture for me is about as good as it gets. I only use this in my evening routine but it is moisturizing enough, it's hydrating enough, it's silky enough. I use this on my brow bone as well. This doesn't sit heavily on the skin at all but I just love how moisturizing it is. It just plumps out the fine lines, gets rid of any kind of crinkles, but also I find that that yellow color from the retinaldehyde really seems to work to neutralize the darkness under my eyes because my darkness is more of the purpley, bruisy, anemic kind. I've not experienced sensitivity since I started using the six strength but I was definitely careful with phasing this in."
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