Intelligent Retinol™

Supercharged Vitamin A Serum Full Details

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Smooth
Nourish
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Intelligent Retinol™

Supercharged Vitamin A Serum Full Details

Benefits
Smooth
Nourish
Renew

Intelligent Retinol™ 3TR 15ml

Intelligent Retinol™ 6TR 15ml

Intelligent Retinol™ 10TR 15ml

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Discover visibly youthful, smooth and bright skin with Intelligent Retinol.

This performance-enhanced vitamin A serum is expertly infused with climbazole (a proven retinol booster), for maximum visible age-defying results.

Add to that nourishing squalane, Medik8's unique Time Release technology, and a choice of 3 progressive strengths for youth-boosting power that remains gentle on all skin types.

Intelligent Retinol™

KEY BENEFITS

Visibly Smoother, Brighter Skin

Retinol gently exfoliates to visibly smooth and brighten the complexion over time.
Firmer-Looking Complexion

Works to improve both the look and feel of skin firmness.
Supercharged Yet Gentle Results

Enhanced with climbazole and Time-Release technology for increased and lasting retinol power that's slowly released throughout the night to remain gentle on skin.
Customize Your Regimen With 3 Progressive Strengths

Available in a choice of 3TR (0.3% retinol), 6TR (0.6% retinol) and 10TR (1% retinol) so you can build up your visible results over time.
Lightweight Nourishment

Infused with squalane and vitamin E for effective yet lightweight moisturization that leaves skin feeling soft and supple.

HOW TO USE

If you're new to Intelligent Retinol, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here.

Step 1

After cleansing in the evening, massage 4 drops across the face, neck and décolletage.

Step 2

Allow to absorb then follow with a moisturizer. We recommend Advanced Night Ceramide which is specifically designed to be used after vitamin A.

NOTE

Retinol application should be phased in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.

LOVED & RECOMMENDED

This is age-defying retinol with a performance-enhancing twist

DANIEL ISAACS

Chief Product Officer
If pigmentation and fine lines are your biggest bugbear

CLARE STEPHENSON

Beauty Writer - Red
Fine lines have gone and I have a more even skin tone.

AMY J

Verified Medik8 Customer

KEY INGREDIENTS

Retinol

This classic form of vitamin A helps to leave the skin visibly refined in both tone and texture for a more youthful-looking complexion overall.
Climbazole

Climbazole has been proven to boost the activity of vitamin A in the skin, for increased age-defying power without the common irritating effects.
Squalane

An almost skin-identical lipid, squalane helps to replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier while deeply moisturizing the complexion.
Vitamin E

A powerful antioxidant that deeply nourishes the skin and helps to stabilize retinol for optimal power.
Full Ingredients

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE FORMULA

This is age-defying retinol with a performance-enhancing twist.

DANIEL ISAACS Chief Product Officer

When retinol is applied to the skin, it is converted to retinoic acid (the active form of vitamin A).

This active form exfoliates the skin, refining the look of skin texture for more youthful-looking skin over time.

Within Intelligent Retinol, retinol's performance is enhanced by climbazole, a breakthrough ingredient in vitamin A technology that has been proven to boost the activity of retinol by blocking the enzymes which break down retinoic acid in the skin.*

The result is supercharged visible results, without the common irritating downsides of other vitamin A formulas.

*J. Adamus et al., Climbazole boosts activity of retinoids in skin, International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017, 39(4), pp 411-418

SUSTAINABILITY CLAIMS

Provenance provides confidence for sustainability claims; helping to prevent ‘green-washing’ and empowering conscious consumers to purchase in line with their values. Provenance ‘Proof Points’ are all third party verified and evidenced through supply chains.

GOOD TO KNOW

NO ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE
NO SYNTHETIC COLOURS
PARABEN FREE
ALCOHOL FREE
CERTIFIED BY THE VEGAN SOCIETY

GUIDE TO LAYERING

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FAQS

Can I use Intelligent Retinol while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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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.
When and how should I apply Intelligent Retinol?

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Intelligent Retinol should only be applied as part of your evening regimen. After cleansing in the evening, massage 4 drops evenly across face, neck and décolletage. Follow with a moisturizer.
Can I use Intelligent Retinol alongside vitamin C formulas?

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Absolutely. In fact, we recommend the daily use of these 2 powerful actives as our proven pairing for more youthful-looking skin. Apply vitamin C in the morning and vitamin A at night for proven age-defying results.
What's the difference between Intelligent Retinol and Crystal Retinal?

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The main difference is that Intelligent Retinol is formulated with retinOL, whereas Crystal Retinal is formulated with next-generation retinAL. While retinol is a great option for vitamin A beginners, retinal is proven to work up to 11x faster than standard retinol in delivering visible age-defying results.* *G. Seigenthaler et al., Biochemical Journal, 1990, 268, pp 371-378
What makes Intelligent Retinol ‘intelligent’?

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Retinol is the classic and most well-known form of vitamin A. As the Experts in Vitamin A, we have optimized our retinol serums to be ‘intelligent’, elevating their visible results while ensuring they’re gentle on the skin. Intelligent Retinol is a supercharged vitamin A formula, enriched with climbazole - a proven retinol-booster. Climbazole has the ability to increase the power of retinol, without increasing its irritation potential. Along with our Time Release Technology, Intelligent Retinol offers visible results without the common downsides associated with retinol formulas.

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Supercharged Vitamin A Serum Full Details

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KEY BENEFITS

Visibly Smoother, Brighter Skin

Firmer-Looking Complexion

Supercharged Yet Gentle Results

Customize Your Regimen With 3 Progressive Strengths

Lightweight Nourishment

HOW TO USE

Step 1

Step 2

NOTE

LOVED & RECOMMENDED

KEY INGREDIENTS

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE FORMULA

SUSTAINABILITY CLAIMS

GOOD TO KNOW

GUIDE TO LAYERING

FAQS

Can I use Intelligent Retinol while pregnant or breastfeeding?

When and how should I apply Intelligent Retinol?

Can I use Intelligent Retinol alongside vitamin C formulas?

What's the difference between Intelligent Retinol and Crystal Retinal?

What makes Intelligent Retinol ‘intelligent’?

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