Product Focus: Medik8 C-Tetra Vitamin C Day Cream & Retinol 1TR Vitamin A Renewal Cream

As some of you may be aware I have been experiencing some changes in my skin over the past 4-5 months. At first I was a little confused by the changes and couldn’t understand why all of a sudden I was experiencing adult acne. I decided to make a few alterations to my skin care routine to focus and improve the issues I was experiencing. If you would be interested in a full skin care post, including some before and after photos please let me know as I would be happy to share my experiences to date and what I have done to help make a vast improvement.

Firstly I wanted to focus solely on two of my current big loves in my skin care routine – my day and night creams. Both of these are from Medik8 – I absolutely adore this brand; I love the new and exciting skin care innovations which they continue to launch. I chose to keep my skin care routine limited to a few brands. I found this has many benefits in itself, as we need to understand each product and what its individual strengths are. I also don’t want to be overlapping on certain ingredients, as this could lead to an unnecessary high dose and a potential skin irritation. 

 Medik8 C-Tetra Vitamin C Day Cream* - $129, activeskin.com.au :

Helps energise and brighten tired skin with added hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and support the skin’s natural barrier. Combined with vitamin E for added antioxidant benefits. Suitable for all skin types. For first signs of ageing. Ideal for those with super-sensitive skin that want to try out retinol, but still with the punch to give you results you will notice and love. Suitable for all skin types.

My Experience: I adored the texture of this cream; it is very light and feels extra hydrating on the skin. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling sticky or anything either which is a nice added bonus. I found the absorption rate was also really good with this cream, which is very handy on those rushed mornings before work. I am also a big fan of anything that helps incorporate additional hyaluronic acid into my skincare routine, as I have struggled  with hydration levels for as long as I can remember. The added boost helps to brighten and even my skin tone.

Medik8 Retinol 1TR Vitamin A Renewal Cream* - $75, activeskin.com.au:

For first signs of ageing. Ideal for those with super-sensitive skin that want to try out retinol, but still with the punch to give you results you will notice and love. Suitable for all skin types. For first signs of ageing. Ideal for those with super-sensitive skin that want to try out retinol, but still with the punch to give you results you will notice and love. Suitable for all skin types.

 My Experience: This cream screams luxury for me; I love the thicker formula, especially for a night cream.  I am sure you are wondering what TR is in reference to, right? Well this is in relation to the advanced technology of a 0.1% dosage (very gentle) which is gradually released through an innovative ‘time release’ process. This aids the practice for a slow delivery to into the skin – this is what helps to ensure a more gentle approach and reduced irritation. I would still suggest a gradual introduction of this cream into your skin care routine to ensure the irritation from the retinol does not occur.

Overall I am really enjoying both of these creams and finding my skin is responding really well to them. I am finding my skin is less dull and has a more youthful bounce to it which was very much lacking a few months ago.

 

*Products were kindly sent to me for consideration. All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

 

 

 For first signs of ageing. Ideal for those with super-sensitive skin that want to try out retinol, but still with the punch to give you results you will notice and love. Suitable for all skin types.