Product description

This Medik8 product is designed as a night-time vitamin A step for texture, ageing, clarity or pigmentation routines. It works best when placed correctly in your routine and introduced at a pace that suits the skin.

Best for

• Experienced active-skincare users building a vitamin A routine
• Texture, fine lines, uneven tone or ageing-focused routines where suitable
• Patients who can introduce retinal/retinol gradually and use daily SPF

Key actives/ingredients

• Key ingredients or materials listed for this product: Retinyl retinoate, retinaldehyde, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C
• Check the full label for allergens, warnings, strength and age suitability
• Use only as directed and avoid combining strong active products without advice

How to use

1. Use at night unless the product label specifically states otherwise
2. Introduce slowly and avoid layering with several strong exfoliating products at the same time
3. Use SPF every morning and pause if significant irritation occurs

What to pair it with

• A gentle cleanser suited to your skin type
• A barrier-support moisturiser to maintain comfort and tolerance
• Daily broad-spectrum SPF in the morning

When to ask for advice

• You are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive or using prescription skin medication
• You have eczema, rosacea, acne, pigmentation, recent peels, laser, injectables or very sensitive skin
• Burning, swelling, rash, severe dryness or irritation occurs

Pregnancy/breastfeeding/medical cautions

Vitamin A products such as retinal, retinol and retinoate are generally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless specifically advised by a clinician. Exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, strong pigment products and post-treatment routines may also need adjustment. Stop and ask for advice if burning, swelling, rash or severe irritation occurs.

Delivery/consultation requirement

Strong active skincare should be introduced thoughtfully, especially when combining vitamin C, retinal, retinol, acids, peptides or post-treatment products. Available for delivery where suitable.