About this collection

The Medik8 Age Defence Collection has been curated by DNTL Wellness for customers wanting a complete, results-led anti-ageing routine. It combines nourishing cleansing, a high-performance multi-peptide serum, enhanced vitamin C, medium-strength retinal, ceramide-rich night care and daily SPF50+.

The regime supports both immediate skin comfort and longer-term visible improvements in radiance, firmness, fine lines and overall skin texture.

Best for

• Fine lines and visible wrinkles
• Loss of firmness or elasticity
• Dull or tired-looking skin
• Uneven texture and reduced smoothness
• Customers with previous retinal experience
• Those wanting a complete premium Medik8 anti-ageing regime

Your Medik8 routine includes

• Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil – a nourishing oil-to-milk cleanser
• Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe – a 14% stabilised vitamin C serum
• Medik8 Liquid Peptides Advanced MP – an advanced multi-peptide serum for expression lines and wrinkles
• Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 – a medium-strength retinal night serum
• Medik8 Advanced Night Restore – a ceramide-rich night cream
• Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+ – a high-protection daily moisturiser and sunscreen

This collection contains full-size products unless a different size is stated in the product options.

Your morning regime

1. Massage Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil over a dry face and neck.
2. Add warm water to emulsify the oil into a light milk, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
3. Apply Liquid Peptides Advanced MP over the face and neck, concentrating on areas of visible expression lines.
4. Massage 6 drops of C-Tetra Luxe over the face, neck and décolletage.
5. Allow the serums to absorb.
6. Finish with 5 pumps of Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF50+ over the face and neck.
7. Reapply sunscreen when required, particularly after swimming, sweating or towel drying.

Your evening regime

1. Massage Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil over dry skin to dissolve makeup, sunscreen and impurities.
2. Add warm water to emulsify, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
3. Apply Liquid Peptides Advanced MP over the face and neck.
4. Once the skin is fully dry, apply 2 pumps of Crystal Retinal 6 evenly across the face and neck.
5. Avoid the eyelids and direct contact with the eyes.
6. Finish with Advanced Night Restore over the face and neck.

How to introduce Crystal Retinal 6

1. Crystal Retinal 6 is best suited to customers who have already tolerated a lower retinal strength.
2. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks.
3. Use every other evening for the following 2 weeks.
4. Progress towards nightly use only when the skin feels comfortable.
5. Reduce the frequency if persistent dryness, sensitivity or irritation develops.
6. Use sunscreen every morning while using vitamin A skincare.

Why you’ll love this collection

• Combines advanced peptides, vitamin C and retinal within one routine
• Supports visible smoothness, firmness and a more youthful-looking complexion
• Uses a nourishing cleansing oil that removes makeup and sunscreen without stripping the skin
• Pairs medium-strength retinal with a ceramide-rich night cream
• Provides antioxidant support and enhanced daytime radiance
• Includes daily SPF50+ to protect against UV-related premature ageing

When to ask for advice

• You have very sensitive, reactive or compromised skin
• You use prescription retinoids or prescription skincare
• You have eczema, rosacea, dermatitis or another diagnosed skin condition
• You are new to vitamin A and have never used retinal before
• You have recently had a peel, laser procedure, microneedling or another facial treatment
• You experience severe burning, swelling, prolonged redness or worsening irritation

Pregnancy/breastfeeding/medical cautions

This collection contains Crystal Retinal, a vitamin A product. Do not use vitamin A skincare during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Seek advice from your GP, midwife or healthcare professional before use while breastfeeding.

Patch test each product at least 24 hours before first use. Avoid applying products to broken, inflamed or actively irritated skin. Do not combine Crystal Retinal with another retinol, retinal or prescription retinoid unless advised by a suitable professional.

Delivery/consultation requirement

Available for standard UK delivery where suitable. A consultation is not normally required to purchase this collection. Professional skincare advice is recommended if you have sensitive skin, use prescription skincare or are unsure whether Crystal Retinal 6 is appropriate for your previous vitamin A experience.