r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
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r-Retinoate™ Day & Night

  • Brighten
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  • Smooth
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  • Revive
Youth Awakening Cream

Our remarkable vitamin A that can be used both day and night for faster visible brightening, revitalizing and smoothing results while remaining gentle. This luxurious serum is powered by Medik8-exclusive encapsulated retinyl retinoate - proven to be 8x more powerful than standard retinol* in delivering age-defying benefits.


The multi-step-in-one formula combines retinyl retinoate with stabilized vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for profound visible improvement in skin tone, texture and radiance. r-Retinoate™ Day & Night interlaces revolutionary science with a sublime sensorial experience that's highly tolerated by the most sensitive skin.
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r-Retinoate™ Ultimate Night
r-Retinoate™ Ultimate Night
  • Rejuvenate
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  • Firm
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  • Brighten
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Key Benefits
Accelerated Age-Defying Results, Day & Night

Uniquely photostable retinyl retinoate doesn't lose its power in sunlight so delivers visible illuminating, smoothing & revitalising benefits both morning & night.

3-in-1 Time-Saver

Delivers all the visible wrinkle-smoothing, brightening & hydrating benefits of vitamin A, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in one luxurious formula.

8x Stronger Than Retinol

Medik8-exclusive encapsulated retinyl retinoate is proven to be gentle yet 8x more powerful than standard retinol* in delivering visible results.

*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

How to Use

If you're new to r-Retinoate Day & Night, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.

How To Use

After cleansing in the evening, massage 2 pumps of r-Retinoate™ Day & Night evenly across face, neck and décolletage.

NOTE

You should always use a sunscreen the morning after using vitamin A.

Uses per bottle

120
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Key Ingredients
Encapsulated Retinyl Retinoate

Patented and exclusive to Medik8, this unique retinoid molecule is the breakthrough result of 8 years of expert research. Retinyl retinoate is proven to be 8x more powerful than classic retinol* in delivering astonishing age-defying results.

*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

Stabilized Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)

A low-irritation form of antioxidant vitamin C that works to keep the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles at bay. It also helps to visibly brighten and even the skin tone for visible dark spot reduction.

Hyaluronic Acid

With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the skin. This leaves the complexion visibly nourished and supple.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin, it works to deeply nourish and visibly soften the complexion.

Hyaluronic Acid

With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the skin. This leaves the complexion visibly nourished and supple.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin, it works to deeply nourish and visibly soften the complexion.

Full List of Ingredients
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night
Youth Awakening Cream

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.

*Although we try our best to ensure this list of ingredients is accurate there may be product upgrades from time to time, or slight variants between different regions based on local laws, meaning the only definitive ingredient list is that which is printed on the product packaging.
  • No artificial fragrance
  • No synthetic colors
  • Paraben free
  • Alcohol free
Experts Recommended

Combines vitamin A & vitamin C power in one luxurious age-defying serum.

DANIEL ISAACS
Chief Product Officer

It’s easy to see why this moisturiser counts Hailey Bieber as one of its fans!

TRACY ACHONWA
Beauty Writer - British Vogue

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use r-Retinoate™ Day & Night if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
As a cosmetics company, we are unable to provide product advice in relation to medical conditions such as pregnancy or breastfeeding. We strongly recommend discussing the ingredients with your physician or obstetrician before use. We do, however, generally recommend avoiding vitamin A use while pregnant or breastfeeding, which is why we offer a plant-based vitamin A alternative - Bakuchiol Peptides.
How and when should I apply r-Retinoate™ Day & Night?
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night can be applied both day and night. After cleansing, massage 2 pumps evenly across the face, neck and décolletage.
At what age can I start to use this product?
All of our products are suitable for those aged 16+ - including r-Retinoate™ Day & Night.
Do I need to use a moisturizer on top of r-Retinoate™ Day & Night?
We would recommend using a moisturizer on top of r-Retinoate™ Day & Night as this formula is a creamy-textured serum, designed to be layered under a moisturizer morning and/or night.
What’s the difference between r-Retinoate™ Day & Night and r-Retinoate™ Ultimate Night?
r-Retinoate™ Day & Night is formulated with retinyl retinoate, a unique form of vitamin A that’s photostable (meaning it doesn’t lose its power when exposed to sunlight). This means it’s a vitamin A formula that can be used both morning and night for accelerated age-defying results. r-Retinoate™ Ultimate Night is a 5-in-1 night cream and the jewel in the Medik8 vitamin A crown. Combining 5 of Medik8's most advanced age-defying technologies in 1 extraordinary nighttime cream (retinyl retinoate, retinal, ceramides, peptides and hyaluronic acid), it delivers everything your skin needs for astonishing youth-renewing results in one simple but luxurious step. Remember; r-Retinoate™ Ultimate Night can only be used in the evening due to it containing retinal (which is not photostable).
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