Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
Intelligent Retinol™
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Intelligent Retinol™

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  • Nourish
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  • Renew
Supercharged Vitamin A Serum

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.
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Advanced Night Ceramide
Advanced Night Ceramide
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 Signature Anti-Aging Night Cream
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Key Benefits
Visibly Smoother, Brighter Skin

Retinol gently exfoliates to visibly smooth and brighten the complexion over time.

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.

Lightweight Nourishment

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

Firmer-Looking Complexion

Works to improve both the look and feel of skin firmness.

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.

How to Use

First-Time 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.

Phase in application gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night.

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.

Step 3

Always use sunscreen the morning after using vitamin A.

Uses per bottle

100
Guide to Layering
Cleanse
Surface Radiance Cleanse
Evening
Surface Radiance Cleanse
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Tone
Press & Clear
Evening
Press & Clear
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Renew
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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.

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 List of Ingredients
Intelligent Retinol™
Supercharged Vitamin A Serum

Intelligent Retinol 3TR:

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Climbazole, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Decylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Lecithin.

Intelligent Retinol 6TR:

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Retinol, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Climbazole, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Decylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Lecithin.

Intelligent Retinol 10TR:

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Climbazole, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Decylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, BHT, Lecithin.

*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 colours
  • Paraben free
  • Alcohol free
  • Certified by the vegan society
Experts 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Intelligent Retinol while 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.
When and how should I apply Intelligent Retinol?
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?
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?
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’?
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.
Intelligent Retinol™
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