Dermatological brand Medik8 offers complex science and visible results from first use
In the realm of skincare, it’s all too easy to splash out on products that fail to deliver. That’s why it’s a smart move to opt for trusted brands with a wealth of customer reviews – and even better when you can snag their products at a discount.
Take for instance, British dermatological brand Medik8, renowned for its intricate science and guaranteed visible results from the first use. A trailblazer in high-strength retinal products – a variant of vitamin A famed for its anti-ageing and anti-acne benefits – Medik8 has crafted a formula ensuring its skincare line is stable, potent, and consistent.
While your Instagram and TikTok feeds may be flooded with skincare influencers touting retinol, don’t overlook retinal- which Medik8 claims is up to 11 times more potent. Keen to join the bandwagon?
READ MORE: Weekend Wishlist: 9 things our fashion and beauty team are coveting this payday
READ MORE: I snapped up £85 beauty box containing £585 worth of makeup, skincare and more
From 9am today (October 25, 2024), you can bag 20% off across the board at Medik8 using the code NEWS20. The offer runs until 11:59pm on October 27, so make sure to act swiftly to secure your discounted retinal-based goodies, reports OK!
It’s certainly worth keeping an eye out for the Crystal Retinal serum, which can yield remarkable results – especially when paired with the Advanced Night Restore cream. The Crystal Retinal serum pledges to reveal younger-looking skin with just a single tube.
It’s designed to smooth, brighten, clear, and firm your skin using a highly concentrated retinal formula – the most potent available without a prescription. Post-use, all surveyed customers confirmed that it was gentle on their skin, 97% concurred that their skin appeared more youthful, and 94% declared it as the best night serum they had ever used.
The product is available in five strengths, with a recommendation for customers to gradually increase the strength they use. A 30ml tube of the regular strength is priced at £69, or £55.20 when applying the NEWS20 code.
In addition, the Advanced Night Restore night cream, infused with ceramides, is designed to be applied after a retinol or retinal product, making it an ideal partner for the Crystal Retinal. It aims to replenish lost lipids from your skin, plumping and firming skin while maximising comfort.
Overnight, it combats free radicals and associated damage, stabilises your complexion, and deeply moisturises your skin by restoring its natural barrier. A 50ml tube is available for £59, or £47.20 after the 20% discount.
Medik8’s Crystal Retinal serum is a hit with customers, boasting nearly a perfect five-star rating from over 3,700 reviews. One elated user exclaimed: “Medik8 crystal retinal saved my skin. I began to get acne (oily acne-prone skin) in my late 20s after years of clear skin and started using Medik8. I noticed improvements to the skin within a month, and my skin is clearing up now! 100% recommend!”
Another satisfied customer said: “The clarity, tone, texture and bounce of my skin have improved greatly! This product does not irritate my skin at all. A must-have!”
The Advanced Night Restore cream is also showered with accolades, amassing almost a flawless five-star score from nearly 2,000 reviews. A shopper said: “My skin has never looked better or felt more hydrated! I love that I don’t break out with the Medik8 products. I also love that it arrives so quickly! I have it within two days of ordering, what great service!”
One particular customer who uses both the Crystal Retinal and Advanced Night Restore cream remarked: “Wonderful night cream. It’s rich enough to do the job but absorbs wonderfully and is not greasy or heavy like some other night creams I have tried. I use it in combination with Medik8’s crystal retinal and have seen a massive improvement in lines, and even some deeper wrinkles are less deep now. Amazing!”
Not all buyers were happy with one Crystal Retinal user saying: “I wanted to like this but something in it is breaking me out. I feel like this is better suited for normal to dry skin. I wake up greasy and my pores are more congested. I gave it a few weeks to see if it was just a phase but it didn’t get better.”
Likewise, not all experiences with the Advanced Night Serum were positive, as one customer noted: “My skin did feel softer and more moisturized at first, but unfortunately I have psoriasis and sensitive skin and it did irritate it after a couple of uses.”
If you’re considering other skincare options, take a look at Kiehls Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream priced at £69 it’s highly lauded by many. For those wanting to test out retinal without splashing out too much cash, The Ordinary offers a Retinal 0.2% Emulsion for a modest £15.20.
