Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum™ in packaging, promoting age-defying skincare for day and night use.

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum™ bottle with applicator for youthful skin.

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum™ visibly brightens and revitalizes skin with 8x more power than retinol.

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum™ packaging showcasing 3-in-1 benefits for youthful skin.

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum™ with r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum and r-Retinoate Intense in a sleek display.

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum

Name: Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum
Brand: Medik8
Price: 142.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£142.00

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Size: 50ml

50ml

✓ Retinyl Retinoate - 8x More Powerful Than Retinol | ✓ Vitamin A Morning and Night | ✓ With 7% Stabilised Vitamin C

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum (listed by Medik8 simply as r-Retinoate Day & Night) is the vitamin A serum you can wear morning and night. Powered by Medik8-exclusive encapsulated retinyl retinoate, shown to be 8x more powerful than retinol, plus stabilised vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, it is the day and night vitamin A serum for brighter, smoother, more even-looking skin, gentle enough for sensitive complexions.

Retinyl retinoate is a patented hybrid vitamin A molecule, the result of eight years of Medik8 research, and unlike classic retinol it is designed to be worn both day and night (always under sunscreen by day). Here it meets 7% stabilised vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), a low-irritation form that gives antioxidant protection and supports collagen for a visibly more even tone, plus hyaluronic acid that holds more than 1,000 times its weight in water and vitamin E to boost the vitamin C. The result is a multi-step-in-one, creamy serum that Medik8 describes as highly tolerated by even the most sensitive skin - rare for a vitamin A as potent as Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum.

Visible Results Users Love

Visibly brighter, more radiant skin
Smoother-looking fine lines and wrinkles
A more even-looking skin tone and refined texture
Revitalised, hydrated-feeling skin
Twice-daily progress without the irritation of classic retinol

Why This Beats a Standard Retinol Serum

Retinyl retinoate - Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum uses a patented vitamin A shown to be 8x more powerful than retinol
Designed for day and night, so skin gets vitamin A twice a day instead of once
Vitamin A, 7% vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in one step - a shorter routine
Described by Medik8 as highly tolerated by the most sensitive skin
Alcohol free, paraben free and free from artificial fragrance and synthetic colours

Best For

Fine lines, wrinkles and loss of radiance
Uneven tone and dark spots
Sensitive skin that has struggled with retinol
Anyone who wants vitamin A and vitamin C in a single serum
Anyone ready to invest in a flagship formula

Choose Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum if you want a luxurious vitamin A you can wear around the clock; if you would rather have an all-in-one night cream with retinal too, r-Retinoate Intense is the step above.

With over 20 years in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics behind her, Becci - a registered aesthetics nurse - is careful about which premium products she puts her name to, because clients trust her to say when something is not worth the money. Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum earns its place: the vitamin A she recommends to clients with reactive skin who had written retinoids off, and to anyone wanting morning and evening progress from one bottle.

Size: 50ml

FAQS

Is Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum the same as Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night? +

Yes. Medik8 now lists this product on its own site simply as r-Retinoate Day & Night; it is the same 50ml product with the same Medik8 product code. We keep the word Serum in the name because that is how most customers search for it.

Can I really use Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum in the morning? +

Yes - Medik8 designed it specifically for day and night use, which is rare for a vitamin A product. Apply after cleansing, follow with moisturiser and always finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning.

What is retinyl retinoate and how is it different from retinol or retinal? +

Retinyl retinoate is a patented hybrid vitamin A molecule exclusive to Medik8, the result of eight years of research. Medik8 cites it as 8x more powerful than classic retinol, and unlike retinol or retinal it is formulated to be worn by day as well as at night.

Is Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum suitable for sensitive skin? +

Medik8 describes the formula as highly tolerated by the most sensitive skin, thanks to encapsulated retinyl retinoate, a low-irritation form of vitamin C and a creamy, hydrating base. Patch test first and follow the phase-in schedule.

Do I need a moisturiser on top? +

Yes. Medik8 recommends a moisturiser on top, as this is a creamy-textured serum designed to be layered under one, morning and/or night.

What is the difference between r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum and r-Retinoate Intense? +

r-Retinoate Day & Night is a serum built on retinyl retinoate plus 7% vitamin C, worn under moisturiser day and night. r-Retinoate Intense is an evening-only, all-in-one night cream that adds retinal, a copper peptide and ceramides, so it needs no moisturiser on top.

Do I still need a separate vitamin C serum? +

Not necessarily. The formula already contains 7% stabilised vitamin C, which is why Medik8 calls it multi-step-in-one. If you prefer to keep a dedicated vitamin C serum such as C-Tetra, apply it first and let it absorb.

How often should I use it when I start? +

Twice a week for the first two weeks, every other day or night for the next two weeks, then daily. Many people start with evenings only and add the morning application once their skin is settled.

Can I use Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Serum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

Medik8 generally recommends avoiding vitamin A while pregnant or breastfeeding and asks customers to discuss the ingredients with their GP or midwife before use. Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides is the brand's plant-based vitamin A alternative for this time.