Works for
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“The high-performance eye serum combines a 0.1% concentration of retinol with climbazole to help minimise the appearance of fine lines, textural irregularities and uneven skin tone.”
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-agingRetinolWorks well
“Revive tired eyes with Medik8 Retinol Eye TR Serum, an advanced Vitamin A night serum that tackles signs of ageing around the delicate eye area.”
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.
MoisturizingCarthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane + 3 moreWorks
“Gentle yet powerful, Medik8’s Intelligent Retinol Eye TR sets to work to diminish visible signs of ageing, while simultaneously hydrating and softening the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 1 moreWorks well
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).
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · RetinolWorks well
“Gentle-strength retinol (0.1%) supports the natural exfoliation processes to leave skin around the eyes looking visibly youthful, evenly-toned and smooth.”
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCyclopentasiloxane~9–13.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxanePpg-12/smdi copolymer~4.1–6.2%
Tocopheryl acetate~2.5–3.7%
- 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 acetateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3.6%
- 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 triglycerideRetinol0.1%
- 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 RetinolLecithin~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinClimbazole~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecylene glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolBht~0.15–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Ingredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Retinol, Lecithin, Climbazole, Phenoxyethanol, Decylene glycol, Bht, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| Medik8Intelligent Retinol Eye TR SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Osmotics CosmeceuticalsOsmotics R+R Longevity Eye Complex | Paula's choiceSkin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum with Retinol | Jan MariniAge Intervention Retinol Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 79% | 77% |
| Price | — | — | — | $107.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Retinyl Palmitate | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: NUTRISHE Advanced Retinol Concentrated Serum X Danang WisnuSothys Cosmeceutique RX Retinol Dermobooster
Product summary
"Medik8 - Intelligent Retinol Eye TR Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.10% (declared). Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Medik8" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 16.00£ up to 24.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 38.55A$ up to 114.40A$ in Australia and for 27.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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