How to apply
After cleansing in the morning and evening, apply r-Retinoate Day & Night evenly to the face, neck and décolleté. You should always use sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A.
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R-Retinoate® Day & Night
A luxurious multi-step serum containing retinyl retinoate, a pioneering derivative of vitamin A. r-Retinoate Day & Night weaves revolutionary science with sublime formulation, to create a sensory experience with visible anti-aging results.
Medik8's exclusive retinyl retinoate has been shown to be 8 times more potent than retinol[1], yet is highly tolerated by even the most sensitive skin.
r-Retinoate combines vitamin A with tetrahexydecyl ascorbate, a stabilized, gentle form of vitamin C. Increasing the skin's visible luminosity as well as antioxidant protection, the vitamin A and C steps are now intertwined .
*r-Retinoate Day & Night now features the equivalent level of vitamin C in the C-Tetra serum.
Retinol retinoate is photostable, meaning it does not break down in sunlight like traditional forms of vitamin A. This means you can use it with confidence both morning and night.
After cleansing in the morning and evening, apply r-Retinoate Day & Night evenly to the face, neck and décolleté. You should always use sunscreen in the morning while using vitamin A.
R-Retinoate Day & Night is part of our treatment guide Luxe Age Repair by Medik8.
Our ingredient choices - the forms, what we include and what we don't - are based on what you really need.
Patented encapsulated retinyl retinoate, exclusive to Medik8. 8 times more powerful than retinol[1] this non-irritating vitamin A helps stimulate collagen synthesis and promotes the regeneration of skin cells.
[1] 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
This stabilized form of vitamin C, which is an exceptional antioxidant, protects the skin from damaging free radicals and contributes to collagen production for a younger, brighter complexion.
With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the air to the skin to provide intense hydration.
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant naturally present in the skin, helps protect the skin from free radicals and enhances the power of vitamin C for optimal effect and results.
Aqua (Water), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Polylactic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Distarch Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Retinyl Retinoate, Glycerin , Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenylpropanol, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Trideceth-10 .
*While we do our best to ensure this ingredient list is accurate, however, there may be product updates from time to time or minor variations depending on local laws, meaning the only list definitive ingredient list is the one printed on the product packaging.
50 ml.