Medik8 Night Ritual Vitamin A
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The nourishing night cream penetrates deep into skin, using time-released Vitamin A to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, balance uneven tone and control sebum production for a bright, clear and healthy-looking complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Turn back the clock with Medik8 Night Ritual Vitamin A, a transformative anti-ageing treatment powered by do-it-all ingredient Retinol.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The nourishing night cream penetrates deep into skin, using time-released Vitamin A to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, balance uneven tone and control sebum production for a bright, clear and healthy-looking complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Retinol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDimethicone~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMethylpropanediol~3.2–3.9%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolymethyl methacrylate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateGlycerin~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinC12-16 alcohols~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsCetearyl isononanoate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateDistarch phosphate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-12/smdi copolymer~0.75–1.15%
Stearic acid~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPalmitic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetearyl olivate~0.45–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTricaprylin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinBehenyl alcohol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSorbitan olivate~0.3–0.5%
Squalane~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Retinol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Arginine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilSorbitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.15–0.25%
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Glycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Cetearyl isononanoate, Distarch phosphate, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylene glycol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Caprylyl glycol, Tricaprylin, Behenyl alcohol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitan olivate, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Retinol, Disodium edta, Arginine, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenylpropanol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sorbitol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Bht, Ascorbic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Medik8Night Ritual Vitamin AYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumRetinol Cream 2.5% | HealthspanIntensive Night Treatment Cream | NeutrogenaAgeless Intensives Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Cream Hyaluronic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 97% | 94% |
| Price | $52.88 | $15.99−$36.89 | $21.09−$31.79 | $18.49−$34.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Vitamin C | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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