Medik8 r-Retinoate Intense

Intense Youth Activating Cream

Setting new standards for age-defying excellence, r-Retinoate Intense is the jewel in the Medik8 vitamin A crown. Proven to deliver noticeably firmer, smoother, brighter-looking skin, with dramatic wrinkle and dark spot reduction in as little as 4 weeks.* Also proven to be 8x stronger** and 11x faster^ than classic retinol, this innovative vitamin A formula is powered by a revolutionary blend of retinal and encapsulated retinyl retinoate (exclusive to Medik8). Combining 5 of Medik8's most advanced age-defying technologies in 1 extraordinary nighttime cream, r-Retinoate Intense delivers everything your skin needs for astonishing youth-renewing results in one simple but luxurious step.

Key Benefits

• Astonishing Age-Defying Results – Proven to simultaneously improve the look of skin brightness, uneven tone and dark spots - even on sensitive skin.
• 5-in-1 Time Saver – Combines 5 of Medik8’s most advanced age-defying technologies for the fastest, most effective, all round age-defying results in one masterpiece formula.
• 8x Stronger & 11x Faster Than Retinol – Combines Medik8-exclusive encapsulated retinyl retinoate (8x more powerful than retinol**) with patented crystal-stabilised retinal (11x faster than retinol^), for previously unattainable age-defying results.
• Simplifies Your Nighttime Regime – Delivers your nighttime serum and cream in one, removing the need for multiple steps in your evening routine.

Proven Results

• 7 days to visibly brighter, more even-toned skin*
• 4 weeks to dramatic visible wrinkle reduction*
• 4 weeks to visibly reduced dark spots*
• 96% agree the all-in-one cream made their routine simpler and shorter*
• 96% agree r-Retinoate Intense is non-irritating on the skin*

*Proven via independent consumer study on r-Retinoate Intense on 52 participants over 4 weeks. **H. Kim et al., Synthesis and in vitro biological activity of retinyl retinoate, a novel hybrid retinoid derivative, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2008, 15;16(12), pp 6387-93. ^G. Siegenthaler et al., Retinol and retinal metabolism, Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378.

How to Use

First-time use: If you're new to r-Retinoate Intense, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Phase application in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.

1. After cleansing in the evening, massage 2 pumps of r-Retinoate Intense evenly across face, neck and décolletage.
2. Use a sunscreen every morning while using vitamin A. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect.

Key Ingredients

• Encapsulated Retinyl Retinoate – Patented and exclusive to Medik8, this unique vitamin A molecule is the breakthrough result of 8 years of expert research. Retinyl retinoate is proven to be 8x more powerful than classic retinol** in delivering astonishing age-defying results.
• Encapsulated Retinal – This next-generation vitamin A works to target the look of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin texture - 11x faster than classic retinol.^ Its unique antibacterial properties also help to visibly decongest the skin.
• Drone-Targeted Peptide – A youth-boosting copper peptide, encapsulated in an innovative polymer shell. It dives through the layers of the skin to specifically support collagen-producing cells for more youthful-looking skin.
• Ceramide Complex – A unique combination of ceramides (alongside phytosterol and fatty acids) which mimic the skin’s natural lipid barrier to intensely restore and nourish.
• Hyaluronic Acid – With the ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the upper layers of the skin; leaving the complexion hydrated and visibly supple.

Full Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polylactic Acid, Cyclodextrin, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Titanium Dioxide, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Canola Oil, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Retinal, Retinyl Retinoate, Citric Acid, Alumina, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ceramide AP, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Ceramide NP, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phytosterols, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Phytosphingosine, Parfum (natural extracts), Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Phenylpropanol, BHT, Limonene, Linalool, Citral.