Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 - 15ml

The skin around your eyes is thin, moves all day long and therefore often shows fine lines and crow's feet first. Does your eye contour look less firm, do smile lines linger, and does a regular facial serum feel too strong for this zone? Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 is an eye cream with vitamin A, designed specifically for the thin, sensitive skin around the eyes. It brings the power of retinaldehyde exactly where signs of ageing usually show first, without having to extend your Crystal Retinal serum towards the eye area.

How it works

At its core is retinal (retinaldehyde), the vitamin A form from the Crystal Retinal family that works up to 11 times faster than traditional retinol. Gentle-release technology delivers the active gradually, minimising irritation. Ceramide NP helps strengthen the skin barrier, sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) binds moisture in the skin, and squalane plus shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) nourish and soften the eye contour. Bisabolol adds extra soothing comfort to this delicate area.

Texture and how to use it in your routine

A creamy, comfortable texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a heavy film, even under your night cream. Use it in the evening as the vitamin A step of your CSA routine: cleanse first, then apply this eye cream around the eyes and your Crystal Retinal serum to the rest of the face. Finish with a night cream such as Advanced Night Restore. Always use an SPF during the day, for example Advanced Day Ultimate Protect SPF 50+, as retinaldehyde can increase photosensitivity. Pair with a hydrating serum like Hydr8 B5 if your skin needs extra comfort while building up.

Frequently asked questions

Which strength should I choose?

Strength 6 (0.06% retinaldehyde within the Crystal Retinal line) suits those already familiar with retinal or retinol. If you are new to vitamin A, start lower on the ladder and build up slowly.

Can I combine it with my Crystal Retinal serum?

Yes. Use the eye cream around the eyes and the serum on the rest of the face, both in the evening. Keep vitamin C, such as C-Tetra, for your morning routine alongside your SPF.

Is this eye cream suitable for sensitive skin?

Gentle-release technology, Ceramide NP and bisabolol keep the formula comfortable for the eye contour. If your skin reacts easily, start with 2-3 evenings a week and build up gradually.

Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 6 delivers retinal (retinaldehyde) to the thin skin around the eyes. Retinal is the vitamin A form from the Crystal Retinal family that works up to 11 times faster than traditional retinol, while gentle-release technology releases the active gradually so irritation is minimised. Ceramide NP supports the skin barrier, sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) binds moisture in the skin, and squalane and shea butter nourish and soften. Bisabolol adds soothing comfort, so you can use vitamin A around the eyes and work on fine lines and crow's feet.

In the evening, apply a small amount, about the size of a grain of rice per eye, to the cleansed eye contour. Work from the inner corner outwards and avoid direct contact with the eyes. Start with 2-3 times a week and build up gradually to daily use. Follow with your night cream. Always apply an SPF during the day, as retinaldehyde can increase photosensitivity.

With regular use the skin around the eyes looks smoother and firmer, and fine lines and crow's feet appear less noticeable. The eye contour feels cared for and comfortable straight away. Give your skin a few weeks; during the build-up phase mild dryness or flaking can occur and usually settles as your skin adjusts.

• Hyaluronic acid – Can hold up to 1000 times its weight in moisture and provides intensive hydration
• Ceramides – Lipids that help maintain a healthy skin barrier and prevent moisture loss for soft, supple skin
• Chamomile – Soothes the skin, reduces inflammation, and nourishes.

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isododecane, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cyclodextrin, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Bisabolol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Cellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinal, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Trihydroxystearin.

The manufacturer is responsible for the composition of the product. As the composition may change, we recommend always checking the ingredients on the packaging.