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Complete your Crystal Retinal™ routine

Complete your Crystal Retinal™ routine Maximise the benefits of Crystal Retinal with Medik8’s signature anti-ageing philosophy: Vitamin C and sunscreen by day, vitamin A by night. Your Night-Time Ritual Cream Cleanse™ Prepare your skin for Crystal Retinal by cleansing the...

Will Vitamin A make my skin peel?

When it comes to anti-ageing skincare, vitamin A is the absolute gold standard in keeping your skin looking younger for longer. Helping to ramp up collagen production, speeding up cell turnover and tackling hyperpigmentation; there is very little that vitamin...

Bakuchiol: The Plant-Based Alternative to Retinol

While there is no denying retinol is the gold-standard anti-ageing ingredient in the beauty industry, there is now an exciting, proven alternative on the skincare scene. We are SO excited to announce the well-awaited arrival of Bakuchiol Peptides, a 1.25%...

Crystal Retinal: The Science of Skincare

When it comes to anti-ageing, vitamin A is the gold-standard. That being said, not all vitamin A is created equal. Retinoic acid is the strongest form of vitamin A on the market. It works rapidly to significantly combat signs of...

Skincare During Pregnancy

Unfortunately, as a cosmetic brand we are unable to provide specific medical advice relating to our products. We would strongly advise speaking with your GP or Midwife so that they can give you an accurate recommendation. The full ingredients list...

Our breakthrough molecule explained

Retinol has long been hailed the gold-standard of anti-ageing. Backed up by a wealth of studies, it’s a firm favourite amongst dermatologists and skincare professionals. The advanced molecule is extremely effective at restoring collagen production and reducing the appearance of...

Instantly Brighten Tired Looking Eyes

INTRODUCING ILLUMINATING EYE BALM Our eyes can often be the first area to show the tell tale signs of too many late nights, an excessive amount of screen time and those pesky premature signs of ageing. The skin around the...

Retinal vs Retinol

When it comes to anti-ageing skincare, vitamin A is the absolute gold standard in keeping your skin looking younger for longer. Nothing even comes close to vitamin A in terms of the clinical evidence for its results and the amount...

The Story of CSA

At Medik8, our ultimate mission is to help you achieve Beautiful Skin for Life. We remember this every day, because it instructs our scientific evidence-based approach to product development. Coming to the subject of skincare from outside the beauty industry,...

How To Winter Proof Your Skin

The new season is upon us and Christmas is peeking its sparkly head over the horizon. With the change in weather brings major changes in our skin, which need to fall in turn with a major shakeup to your skincare routine. Hydration is obviously key, but bare in mind all of the below when you come to choosing your winter-proofed skincare....