Discover youthful skin with Medik8 Crystal Retinal, the ground-breaking serum that reinvented vitamin A skincare. Featuring retinaldehyde, the next-generation retinoid that is 11x faster acting than retinol [1], now available in a series of 5 progressive strengths to accompany you on your journey to Beautiful Skin For Life.

Skin dryness and dehydration is one of the most common skin concerns. It is made worse by seasonal changes that can sap water content from the skin. Dehydrated skin can be evident by feelings of skin tightness, crepiness, and more profound lines and wrinkles. Hydr8 B5 Intense takes a 360° approach to skin hydration; designed to immediately restore skin of hydration, while working to reinvigorate the skin’s natural moisture network for long-lasting results. Unlike other forms of vitamin A, our Crystal Retinal formula is suitable for even the most sensitive skins. WHO IS THIS FOR Crystal Retinal is our ‘everyone’ vitamin A. It is renowned for its universal hydrating texture and low-irritation potential, while delivering profound, proven age-defying results. A natural and potent antioxidant, soy is able to help stimulate the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid, alongside helping to enhance collagen synthesis for youthful-looking and hydrated skin. Glyceryl Glucoside Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid - With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000x its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture to itself, leaving the complexion both nourished and supple.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Amplify: Biosaccharide gumworks in conjunction with hyaluronic acidwhich can deliver immediate and long-term hydration for all-day moisture. This can lead to a lasting reservoir of hyaluronic acidin the upper layers of the skin for added bounce and moisture.

The supercharged serum is continuously working to support the skin’s own intuitive hydration system, which helps the skin to adapt to dehydrating changes in your surroundings. Hydr8 B5 Intense is clinically proven to increase hydration in different environments - maintaining the look of youthful, healthy skin throughout times of travelling, cold windy winters, and hot drying summers. Multi-weight hyaluronic acid works to draw water from the lower layers of the skin and in from the environment to rehydrate the upper, visible layer of the skin. Vitamin B5 and biosaccharide gum are larger molecules that sit on the surface of the skin, to prevent this restored skin hydration from escaping, whilst smoothing the look of skin. Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF): Your skin instinctively produces Natural Moisturising Factors, such as amino acids, fatty acids and sodium PCA, which it uses to boost water retention. These components increase hydration, which in turn helps to recharge the skin’s flexibility and help it to function in optimal conditions. With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the surrounding atmosphere into the skin, leaving the complexion both nourished and supple. ​​ ​​Vitamin B5Soy extract helps to support the skin's natural hyaluronic acid production, while purple superfood saskatoon berry works to fight the enzymes that break this production down, optimising the function of the skin's natural moisture network.

Superfood antioxidants including saskatoon berry help to boost and protect the natural production of hyaluronic acid within the skin. The skin is drenched in long-lasting moisture, to smooth and plump visible signs of crepiness, sagging and dehydration lines. Sodium PCA, glycerin, urea, proteins, sugars, 15 different amino acids, lactic acid, creatine; natural components in the skin which bind and hold water for ultimate hydration. ​​ ​​​​Saskatoon Berry Extremely sensitive skins should start low on Crystal Retinal 1 (0.01% retinal), with Crystal Retinal 3 (0.03%) best for sensitive skins or for those nervous about using retinal. Most people can start on Crystal Retinal 6 (0.06%) and gradually move up to Crystal Retinal 10 (0.1%) & 20 (0.2%) for clinical-strength results. RETINAL VS RETINOL Retinol is two conversion steps away from active retinoid ‘retinoic acid’, whereas retinal is just one step away. So you get faster, elevated results. Combined, the tri-booster can provide both immediate and long term hydration, plumping up the appearance of fine lines and restoring that covetable dewy glow.Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF), found naturally in the upper layers of skin, are replenished with Hydr8 B5 Intense. They help to retain and boost hydration, while recharging the skin's flexibility to withstand dehydrating changes to its environment. Extremely sensitive skins should start low on Crystal Retinal 1 (0.01% retinal), with Crystal Retinal 3 (0.03%) best for sensitive skins or for those nervous about using retinal. Most people can start on Crystal Retinal 6 (0.06%) and gradually move up to Crystal Retinal 10 (0.1%) & 20 (0.2%) for clinical-strength results. Also known as panthenol, vitamin B5 helps the skin to retain moisture, while supporting the regeneration of skin cells. ​​ ​​​Natural Moisturising Factors