This Morning beauty expert Nadine Baggott, 62, has revealed her secret to youthful skin: Medik8's Crystal Retinal serum. The retinal serum, priced at £69 for a 30ml tube, is clinically proven to smooth stubborn wrinkles, brighten dark spots, and firm skin without irritation.
Nadine's Skincare Investment
Baggott told The Mirror's beauty writer Bethan Shufflebotham in 2024: "Vitamin C and vitamin A are the two long term investments I make for my skin, and the only way I can prove that is because I don't have the skin for a woman my age. I deserve much worse skin for what I put it through when I was younger." She added that she doesn't use prescription skincare but has a "big soft spot for a retinal," noting retinal is the strongest form of vitamin A available without a prescription.
Product Details and Benefits
Medik8's Crystal Retinal is a type of vitamin A that acts 11 times faster than retinol. It is infused with hyaluronic acid to draw moisture into the skin, along with vitamin E and glycerin for hydration. The product offers 100 uses per tube, and buyers can take a quiz to determine the appropriate strength: sensitive, beginner, regular, advanced, experienced, or expert. First-time users are advised to perform a patch test 24 hours before use and gradually phase the product into their routine.
Customer Reviews and Alternatives
The Crystal Retinal has over 8,000 reviews on Medik8's website. One shopper wrote: "Absolutely the best. Unlike any other retinal creams in the market. This product is very gentle and effective." Another said: "My complexion has completely changed since using this product. My skin looks so fresh and has definitely reduced fine lines and wrinkles in the matter of weeks." However, results vary: one user reported "no visible result," and another noted "no particular difference."
Alternative products include the Arencia Retinal Booster Shot 30ml for £18 from Boots, which refines pores and softens fine lines, and the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum Ginseng + Retinal 30ml for £11.99 (down from £14.99) at Superdrug, which targets the eye area.
