Medik8
Crystal Retinal 3 Stable Vitamin A
A nourishing serum by Medik8 — featuring Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (brightening) and Retinal (faster results than retinol).
47 of 47 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Emollient · 11Other · 9Antioxidant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Preservative · 4Humectant · 3Active · 3Surfactant · 3Soothing · 2Fragrance · 2UV filter · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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The stable ester form of vitamin E that converts to active tocopherol in skin; a common, shelf-stable antioxidant.
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A mineral UV filter effective against UVB and short UVA.
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An extract of false daisy traditionally used for its antioxidant and soothing benefits.
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Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
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A stable, oil-soluble vitamin C derivative.
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A more potent retinoid one step closer to retinoic acid than retinol.
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A biodegradable polyamino acid polymer (poly-aspartic acid sodium salt) used as a high-performance humectant and film-former that provides sustained surface hydration.
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A honeysuckle flower extract that soothes skin and offers antimicrobial activity.
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An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
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A multifunctional antioxidant that calms skin and enhances the performance of preservative systems.
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An extract from vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) fruit pods rich in vanillin and phenolic antioxidants, used for antioxidant protection and skin conditioning.
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A synthetic phenolic antioxidant that prevents oxidation of oils and fats in cosmetic formulas, used at very low concentrations.