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Medik8
r-Retinoate® Day & Night
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 149.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
First-time 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 . Phase in application gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other day/night for the next 2 weeks, then daily. Step 1 After cleansing, massage 2 pumps of r-Retinoate Day & Night evenly across face, neck and décolletage. Step 2 Always use a sunscreen in the morning when using vitamin A. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect .
Caution
Always use a sunscreen in the morning when using vitamin A.
What's inside
Ingredients List
8 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C2
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Canola Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Antioxidant6
Shields skin from free radical damage.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
BHT, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Canola Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Trideceth-10
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Heptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Heptyl Undecylenate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Heptyl Undecylenate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Polymer of lactic acid
Learn more about Polylactic Acid →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Cetearyl Isononanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Isononanoate →Distarch Phosphate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Binding
Starch, phosphoric acid ester (2:1)
Learn more about Distarch Phosphate →