Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3

eye cream · Skincare

Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3 is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 47-ingredient list, with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Dimethicone).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Contains silicones
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3

Ceramides
Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

47 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
3Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
5Arachidyl Alcohol
6Cetearyl Isononanoate
7GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
8IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
9SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
10Ethylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Palmitate is a light, oily ester made from palmitic acid and a branched…
11Behenyl AlcoholBehenyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol, a waxy solid that softens skin and hair…
12Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
13Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
14Microcrystalline CelluloseMicrocrystalline Cellulose is a fine, white powder made from plant cellulose. It mainly…
15PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer
16Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
17Phytosterols
18PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
19Arachidyl Glucoside
20DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
21Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
22TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
23Linoleic Acid
24Ceramide NPCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
25Cyclodextrin
26BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
27HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
28Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateA mild emulsifier and cleansing agent made from a fatty acid and an amino acid. It…
29Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
30LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
31Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
32Retinal
33Pandanus Conoideus Fruit Oil
34Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
35Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
36Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
37Sodium Polyaspartate
38Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateA synthetic antioxidant that keeps the oils and fats in a formula from going stale,…
39Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
40Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil
41Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
42EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
43CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
44BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
45Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
46Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
47TrihydroxystearinTrihydroxystearin is a waxy, castor-derived ingredient that thickens oils and gives…

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/crystal-retinal-ceramide-eye, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	Contains	Dimethicone (#20)
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3 fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3 lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3 contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 & Ceramide Eye 3 good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Retinoids.