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Medik8-what next?

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Mumofteensandcats · 27/01/2026 19:51

Hi all, Im 45 and have been using Medik8 crystal retinal 6 for a while and tolerated it really well, but im wondering if I can up it to something more?? I have fine lines around my eyes and a few forehead lines so do I upgrade or stick with Medik8 for now? Any help appreciated!

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Glitterella · 28/01/2026 03:53

Prescription tretinoin. Just not around your eyes.

Mumofteensandcats · 28/01/2026 11:32

Thank you, ive heard of this but wasn't sure where to get it?? Am off for a google now!

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Glitterella · 28/01/2026 12:22

Mumofteensandcats · 28/01/2026 11:32

Thank you, ive heard of this but wasn't sure where to get it?? Am off for a google now!

You may need it prescribed. But it is the gold standard of retinol.

hampsteadmum · 28/01/2026 12:53

Medik8 goes up to 24. After 6, there’s 10, 20 and 24. I’m on 10 and I plan to stay on retinal before progressing to tretinoin.

Glitterella · 28/01/2026 13:15

hampsteadmum · 28/01/2026 12:53

Medik8 goes up to 24. After 6, there’s 10, 20 and 24. I’m on 10 and I plan to stay on retinal before progressing to tretinoin.

I didn’t realize it went up incrementally. I’m not in the UK so not sure what Medik8 I actually have. Will need to check.

But in saying that, I went from an over counter retinal and onto tretinoin and managed ok with it working my way from twice a week to now everyday.

hampsteadmum · 28/01/2026 13:22

Medik8 do a retinal eye cream as well up to strength 10. I use that for the eyes and the upper lip. Even if you choose to progress to tretinoin, keep the retinal eye cream.

VioletandMauve · 28/01/2026 13:23

I’m on Medik8 crystal retinal 6 and about to go up to 10. Just go up a stage.

gillefc82 · 28/01/2026 13:25

Skin +me or dermatica prescribe tret online. I’d recommend the skin +me as the doser is better for making sure you aren’t pumping too much out at a time.

Mumofteensandcats · 29/01/2026 18:48

I did not know that! Thank you ladies, I will order next one up 😘

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