This Morning beauty expert Nadine Baggott's favourite skincare product, Medik8's Crystal Retinal serum, is currently available as part of a festive set that saves shoppers £28. The Medik8 Retinal Recharge set is on offer for £64 instead of its £92 value, including two full-size products: the bestselling Crystal Retinal 3 serum and the matching Crystal Retinal 3 Ceramide Eye Cream.
Nadine Baggott on Why She Rates Retinal
Speaking about Medik8's Crystal Retinal, Baggott 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 went on to explain: "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."
The Set's Contents and Savings
The Retinal Recharge set includes a full-size Crystal Retinal 3 night-time face serum, alongside the Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3. Both creams feature retinaldehyde, a next-generation variant of vitamin A that Medik8 claims delivers results up to 11 times quicker than conventional retinol. The brand's Crystal Retinal range reportedly visibly enhances skin texture, firmness, clarity and brightness.
The face serum on its own typically retails at £50 for a single tube, but costs just £32 when purchased as part of the bundle. It boasts a 4.8-star rating from nearly 11,000 reviews.
Shopper Reactions and Alternatives
The set has earned glowing responses from fans, with one reviewer commenting: "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 added: "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." One fan of the serum remarked: "Since using Crystal Retinal my fine lines have smoothed. My skin looks more youthful and feels smoother. Along with the other Medik8 products I use, the crystal retinal is now an essential component in my skin care routine."
However, outcomes can differ, and not every user has seen immediate improvements. One reviewer who had been applying Crystal Retinal 3 for three weeks noted: "It goes on nicely and doesn't cause a reaction, but I can't say I've noticed a difference. I'm wondering if I should have got a stronger one (using 3, as recommended)."
For shoppers on the lookout for retinal-based skincare alternatives this winter, The Inkey List's Anti-Ageing Retinal Routine is now reduced to £68.85 from £81. Murad's All About Retinal Trial Kit is available at £59, including the brand's Retinal ReSculpt Overnight Treatment and Retinal ReSculpt Eye Treatment.
Back at Medik8, the Radiance Ritual Gift Set is priced at £67 but is worth £90, featuring a full-size Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, a C-Tetra Luxe (travel size), Hydr8 B5 Intense (travel size) and Advanced Day Ultimate Protect Deluxe Sample. For a more budget-friendly option, the Moisture Minis Gift Set costs £28, worth £40, and includes a Daily Radiance Vitamin C (travel size) and Advanced Night Restore (travel size).
