Medik8's Retinal Recharge set, which includes the Crystal Retinal 3 serum favoured by This Morning beauty expert Nadine Baggott, has been reduced to £64, offering shoppers a £28 saving on the combined retail value of £92.
The set contains two full-size products: the bestselling Crystal Retinal 3 overnight face serum and the matching Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3. Both are designed to work together overnight to tackle visible signs of ageing, with the strength marketed as ideal for those new to retinal.
Nadine Baggott's non-negotiable skincare
Nadine Baggott, now 62, previously told The Mirror in 2024 that Medik8's Crystal Retinal is the one skincare product she will not go without, describing it as a non-negotiable part of her nightly routine. She said: "Retinal is the strongest form of Vitamin A you can get on the market prior to prescription skincare and my favourite is this one from Medik8. I always have a 10 and 20 on the go all the time."
She added: "Vitamin A is like your skin's cheerleader and helps your skin repair at night. It boosts collagen production, elastin production, boosts hydration and stops the clumping of pigment which causes age spots and brightens the skin too."
How the set works and what it costs
The Retinal Recharge set is priced at £64, compared with £92 if the two products were bought separately. Both formulas contain retinaldehyde, a form of vitamin A that Medik8 says works up to 11 times faster than standard retinol. The brand claims the products can visibly improve skin texture, firmness, clarity and brightness, while the eye cream targets signs of ageing around the eyes.
The formulas are designed to deliver results without causing irritation, though a patch test is recommended due to the active ingredient. Those with particularly sensitive skin may prefer to start on Crystal Retinal 1, which is not currently available as a gift set, while regular retinal users may find CR3 insufficient and opt for a stronger version. The Age Defying Skin set, priced at £113, includes Crystal Retinal 6 for those who have built up tolerance.
Shopper reviews and alternatives
The set has drawn positive feedback, with one reviewer saying: "Before seeing this set, I was thinking of buying both separately, but once I saw the set, I went straight for it. The price was really good. It's my first time trying it, and by the end of the first month, I could already see a noticeable difference on my skin." Another wrote: "As with all products I have purchased from Medik8 the retinal recharge pack has been excellent. It was a really great offer and it does what it claims to do."
The Crystal Retinal 3 serum alone normally costs £50, working out at £32 as part of the set, and holds a 4.8-star rating from almost 11,000 reviews. One customer said: "Since using crystal retinal my fine lines have smoothed. My skin looks more youthful and feels smoother." Another described it as "absolutely the best product I've ever bought for my face", adding they would "never stop buying this".
Not all feedback is uniform, however. One reviewer who had used the product for three weeks said: "It goes on nicely and doesn't cause a reaction but I can't say I've noticed a difference." A five-star review noted: "My skin is glowing, pores are smaller, my age spots have gone, my fine lines and wrinkles are much less obvious... Using Medik8 has literally transformed my skin. I am 51 and my skin is fabulous."
For those seeking alternatives, The Inkey List's Anti-Ageing Retinal Routine is reduced from £81 to £68.85, while Murad's Retinal Taster Gift Set is priced at £98. Back at Medik8, the Radiance Ritual Gift Set costs £67 (worth £90) and the Moisture Minis Gift Set is £28 (worth £40). The Retinal Recharge set remains available with the £28 saving.
