Amazon shoppers can currently purchase the highly rated Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 serum for £40, down from £50, as part of the Amazon Prime Day sale. This price undercuts other major retailers including LookFantastic, Cult Beauty, and the Medik8 website, all of which sell the product at the full recommended retail price of £50.
Clinically Proven Results
The serum, often referred to by users as 'Botox in a bottle', features a patented formula that acts 11 times faster than standard retinol. According to Medik8, it delivers clinically proven anti-ageing results after just one tube. The product description states: 'Our iconic vitamin A night serum is clinically proven to visibly smooth stubborn wrinkles, brighten dark spots, decongest and firm your skin - without irritation.'
Clinical study results from an independent trial on Crystal Retinal 6, involving 33 participants over 12 weeks, showed that 97% of participants felt their skin had a more youthful appearance, with a 20% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and visible hyperpigmentation, and an 11% increase in skin firmness. Additionally, 100% of participants found Crystal Retinal gentle on their skin.
Available in Multiple Strengths
The Crystal Retinal range comes in various strengths, from level 1 (sensitive/beginner) to level 20 (experienced/expert). Medik8 recommends starting at a lower strength and gradually building up due to the potency of retinal on the skin.
Over the past month, the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 has sold over 900 units on Amazon and maintains an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. One satisfied shopper commented: 'This has to be the best retinal product I have used. (And I have tried most of them, murad, ordinary, the list goes on.) I've been using this for about six months now. I started off by using the retinal 3 progressed to 6 and I’ll go on to retinal 10 next.'
Another user praised: 'Botox in a bottle. Usually I don’t write the reviews but this time I have to. Honestly this cream is the best one I've ever use I didn’t believe it would work for the wrinkles but boy was I wrong. I have wrinkles in my forehead and around my eyes and mouth now they gone honestly am not kidding I've used this product now for two months and I can tell I will never stop using it! It’s bit expensive but rather use this then Botox, definitely recommend!'
Mixed Reviews on Value
However, not all feedback has been positive. One user remarked: 'Expensive for what it promises. Got a better result from less expensive creams.' Another noted: 'I love this cream but there is one problem as it doesn't last long so very expensive, they don’t put so much in the tube as they did when I first bought it. This is the second time that I can’t get the cream out of the tube.'
Despite claims of gentleness, it is always advisable to patch test new products before incorporating them into your skincare routine. For those seeking more affordable anti-ageing options, Boots offers products such as Olay Regenerist Day Face Cream Moisturiser 50ml at £30 and L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml, currently half price at £15.99.
