Head to head
Crystal Retinal 6 vs Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 edges out The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, 7.9 to 7.7. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Multi-Peptide + HA Serum is stronger on value.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Fine lines
- Firming
- Smoothing
- Dark spots
- Fine lines
- Firming
- Hydrating
- • Retinol users ready to move up to retinaldehyde
- • Fine lines and uneven texture in normal to dry skin
- • People who prefer a slow, stepwise retinoid routine
- • An affordable first peptide serum for early fine lines
- • A gentler age-support step for skin that struggles with retinoids
- • Morning and evening use under moisturizer
- 0.06% retinaldehyde, a step up from Crystal Retinal 3 for regular vitamin A users
- Part of a six-strength ladder, so users can build tolerance gradually
- Airless pump tube with a stability system meant to protect the retinal
- Five named peptide technologies plus amino acids and hyaluronic acid
- Fragrance-free, vegan, alcohol-free and silicone-free
- Large 60 ml bottle at a low price for a peptide serum
- $87 for 30 mL is expensive for a retinoid serum
- Contains vanilla and tonka extracts and coumarin, despite 'no artificial fragrance' marketing
- Results are subtle and take months of consistent use
- Slightly tacky until it sinks in or is covered with moisturizer
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Crystal Retinal 6 or Multi-Peptide + HA Serum?
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 edges out The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum, 7.9 to 7.7. It wins on results, formula and texture and feel, while the Multi-Peptide + HA Serum is stronger on value.
Which is better value?
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 works out to about $85.76 / oz and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum to about $16.66 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.