Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 is Medik8's beginner strength: a 0.03% retinaldehyde night serum for skin that is new to vitamin A, giving visible smoothing and brightening with a formula built to be gentle from the first application. Crystal Retinal is the No.1 retinal serum worldwide, and every strength shares the same patented stability system, so the retinal stays potent until the last pump.

Retinaldehyde is the form of vitamin A one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, which is why it works up to 11 times faster. At 0.03%, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, uneven texture and loss of firmness, while hyaluronic acid, glycerin and squalane keep skin comfortable and vitamin E adds antioxidant support. Medik8 reports visible improvement in wrinkles, smoothness and brightness in as little as 7 days, and the range's clinical study on Crystal Retinal 6 found a 20% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles over 12 weeks.

Visible Results Users Love

• Smoother-looking skin and softened fine lines
• Brighter tone and less visible dark spots
• Firmer, plumper-looking skin over 12 weeks
• Clearer-looking pores and a more refined texture
• Comfortable, non-drying feel thanks to the hydrating base

Why This Beats Standard Retinol Serums

• Retinal, not retinol - Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 uses the faster-acting form of vitamin A, up to 11x quicker to work
• Patented crystal-encapsulated stability keeps the retinal effective until the tube is empty
• Start vitamin A at a strength that gives results without the adjustment period a strong retinol demands
• Six strengths make a ladder: 1, 3, 6, 10, 20 and 24, so you can move up as your skin is ready
• Vegan Society certified, alcohol-free and free from artificial fragrance and synthetic colours

Best For

• Skin new to vitamin A
• Early fine lines, dullness and uneven texture
• Anyone stepping up from Crystal Retinal 1
• Normal, combination and oily skin starting a night routine

Choose Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 if you are new to vitamin A and your skin is not especially sensitive; once a full tube has gone comfortably, Crystal Retinal 6 is the next step.

Becci is a registered aesthetics nurse with more than 20 years in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, and clients come to her for a straight answer on which retinal to buy. For most people starting out it is Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3: strong enough to see change, kind enough that she rarely hears about peeling.

Size: 30ml

Using your airless pump: Medik8 uses an airless tube system, which keeps the formula protected from air and light right to the last drop. Occasionally, small bubbles of air can become trapped within the product. If it stops dispensing, hold the pump pointing downwards and use your other hand to gently squeeze the bottom of the tube, like a toothpaste tube. Slowly move your hand up the tube while pressing the pump continuously, and the product should start to flow again.