Beauty lovers are obsessed with a “miracle” skincare brand that many say has given them a youthful glow and reduced the appearance of wrinkles in a matter of weeks.
And all thanks to retinal, an ingredient that acts 11 times faster than retinol.
Medik8 was started by UK ‘chemist brothers’ Elliot and Daniel Isaacs in a shed in 2009 and has grown into a global empire with customers claiming to see results after just one use.
The brand’s award-winning Crystal Retinal Ceramide eye cream, the world’s first clinical-strength retinal on the under-eye market, is a fan favorite for its age-defying formula.
Customers report that they have noticed smoother-looking skin and visible softening of signs of aging after just 12 weeks of using Crystal Retinal Eye Cream and Crystal Retinal Face Serum.
Daniel, research director and product director at Medik8, told FEMAIL that retinal (short for retinaldehyde) is also a retinoid and a form of vitamin A that can provide a multitude of benefits to the skin.
Medik8’s award-winning Crystal Retinal Ceramide eye cream, the world’s first clinical-strength retinal on the under-eye market, is a fan favorite for its age-defying formula.
Customers report that they have noticed their skin looking smoother and signs of aging visibly softening after just 12 weeks of using Crystal Retinal Eye Cream and Face Serum.
“(Vitamin A) helps combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, increases cell renewal for a visibly brighter, fresher skin tone, and can provide an even, more youthful-looking complexion,” she explained.
“It also helps minimize the appearance of blemishes and promotes and maintains overall healthy-looking skin.”
Retinal has been shown to repair skin leaving it looking and feeling flawless 11 times faster than classic retinol.
The Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye starts at $85 and should be applied after cleansing at night.
There are three progressive retinal strengths to ensure results never plateau.
‘When introducing any retinoid or new active ingredient into a regimen, it should be introduced gradually so as not to overwhelm the skin. For new users, use it twice a week for the first two weeks, every other night for the next two weeks, and then every night,” Daniel explained.
‘Always start with a low concentration retinoid. “Once your skin has developed a tolerance to the ingredient, you can move on to a higher concentration.”
Retinal has been shown to repair skin leaving it looking and feeling flawless 11 times faster than classic retinol.
The Crystal Retinal collection also includes a line of facial serums that can be used alongside eye cream for an overall radiant complexion.
The “miracle” eye cream has racked up over 596 five-star reviews.
One woman said she already sees her fine lines soften after four weeks of use.
Daniel Isaacs, research director and chief product officer at Medik8, said retinal is also a retinoid and a form of vitamin A that can provide a multitude of benefits to the skin.
“Since using this product, I have noticed that the fine lines around my eyes have diminished and the eye area appears brighter,” said another reviewer.
‘You don’t need too much product at once, so it lasts quite a long time. Nice and light.’
“I have very sensitive skin, I did the patch test, continued using it slowly and didn’t have any sensitivity issues,” said a third.
‘I have been using this for a few weeks and have started to see results. I am hopeful that this treatment will eliminate the lines around my eyes.’
The Crystal Retinal collection also includes a line of facial serums that can be used alongside eye cream for an overall radiant complexion.
The “miracle” eye cream has racked up over 596 five-star reviews. One woman said that she already sees her expression lines soften after four weeks of use.
The Stable Retinal Night Serum has five different strengths for users to build their skin’s tolerance to retinal.
Dr. Daniel added that those who use retinoids should start applying sunscreen in the morning.
‘Retinol should only be applied at night as it is not a photostable ingredient. This means that it deactivates when exposed to direct sunlight,” he stated.
The Isaacs brothers are the brains behind Medik8 and started the business from a small laboratory at the back of their father’s pharmacy.
In the lab, the pair created Calmwise and Firewalls serums before officially launching Medik8 in 2009 in the UK with a range of cosmeceuticals.
Just a year later, Medik8’s Advanced Day Total Protect was crowned Best Anti-Aging Cream at the Celebs on Sunday Beauty Awards and has since won a litany of awards, medals and accolades.
This year, the brothers celebrate Medik8’s 15th anniversary and have grown the brand into a global leader in skin care, helping thousands of people maintain beautiful, healthy-looking skin.