R-Retinoate Intense Medik8

Medik8's R-Retinoate Intense combines retinyl retinoate and retinaldehyde—two advanced forms of vitamin A—to accelerate cell regeneration, smooth wrinkles, even skin tone, and visibly improve texture, in a powerful yet gentle formula suitable even for sensitive skin.

• 8 times more powerful than retinol.
• 11 times faster than retinol.
• Deep hydration.
• All-in-one night cream to combat all signs of aging.
• Luxuriously rich texture to deeply hydrate and stimulate collagen production.

This product should be introduced gradually, as it contains retinaldehyde. Use only twice a week for the first two weeks, then every other night for the next two weeks, and then every night.

R-Retinoate (Retinyl Retinoate) is a hybrid vitamin A molecule that combines retinol and retinoic acid into a novel supermolecule. Patented worldwide, this encapsulated molecule is exclusive to Medik8. Retinyl retinoate is capable of boosting collagen production up to 8 times more than retinol.

Retinal (Retinaldehyde) – works 11 times faster than retinol. Retinal is the only form of vitamin A with direct antibacterial properties, helping to target blemish-causing bacteria like P. acnes. The ultimate form of vitamin A, r-Retinoate, has been shown to increase cell proliferation (renewal) for a smoother, more refined skin surface. It boosts collagen synthesis and prevents its breakdown for firmer, younger-looking skin. It decreases melanin production to combat hyperpigmentation and achieve a more even skin tone. It reduces sebum production to minimize the formation of dark spots. It stimulates glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) to normalize skin hydration levels. It thickens the epidermis for a plumber's skin appearance.

Ceramide Complex – essential for retaining water, regulating cells, and helping to repair the skin's natural protective barrier. Medik8's extensive research into ceramide combinations has resulted in an optimized blend of ceramides 1 and 3, along with cholesterol and fatty acids, which are nearly "skin-identical," allowing them to mimic the skin's natural lipid barrier, intensely restoring and nourishing the skin.

Multiweight Hyaluronic Acid - with a unique ability to attract and retain over 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid can draw moisture from the surrounding atmosphere and lower layers of the skin to the upper levels of the epidermis to create a crystal-clear appearance to the skin.

Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide – a supercharged peptide encapsulated in a polymer capsule with specific external ligands that guide the capsule to fibroblast cells. This means the capsule is targeted, like a drone, to a specific target cell. Upon binding, the drone penetrates the fibroblast. Once inside, the polymer encapsulation naturally breaks down, and the active peptide diffuses out of the encapsulation in a timed release, stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis.

Vitamin E – a lipid-soluble antioxidant – has the ability to neutralize free radicals. It can protect the membranes of skin cells, which are made of lipids and are often attacked by free radical oxidation, helping to combat free radical damage by donating one of its own electrons.

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polylactic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acrylodimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclodextrin, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosterols, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol Nonanoate, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Canola Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Retinyl Retinoate, Retinal, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Peel Oil Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Isostearic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lecithin, Carbomer, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Litsea Cubeba (Verbena) Fruit Oil, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum Lactic Acid-Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Acacia Decurrens (Blackberry) Flower Extract, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Atlas Cedar) Bark Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salvia Sclarea (Roman Sage) Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil, Phenyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Phenylpropanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Alumina, BHT, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, CI 14700 (Red 4).