Medik8 in New Zealand
Verdo Cosmetics is an authorised Medik8 stockist in Parnell, Auckland. We carry the range in store and ship across New Zealand.
Why Medik8
Medik8 is a British skincare brand built around a simple order of operations they call CSA: vitamin C and sunscreen in the morning, vitamin A at night. Most of the range slots into one of those three jobs, which makes it easier to build a routine without ending up with six serums that fight each other.
The half that matters most in New Zealand is sun protection. Our UV index runs higher than most of the northern hemisphere, and photoageing is the dominant driver of how skin changes here. A vitamin A routine without daily sunscreen is working against itself.
Where to start
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 30ml
Medik8 C-Tetra 30ml
Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect 50ml
Medik8 Hydr8 B5 30ml
Medik8 Liquid Peptides 30ml
Medik8 Calmwise Serum 15ml
Reading before you buy
We write up the evidence behind these ingredients rather than repeating the marketing. A few worth starting with:
- Retinal vs retinol: which one works faster
- Why skin ages faster in New Zealand
- How to layer acids, retinal and vitamin C safely
- Vitamin C: L-ascorbic acid versus THD ascorbate
- When your skin barrier is upset
- AHA or BHA: which acid suits which skin
Common questions
Is Verdo an authorised Medik8 stockist?
Yes. Everything we sell comes through the official New Zealand distributor, so it is in date, stored properly and covered by the brand.
Where can I buy Medik8 in Auckland?
In person at 245 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, or online through this site with delivery across New Zealand.
Which Crystal Retinal strength should I start with?
Most people new to vitamin A start at Crystal Retinal 1 or 3 and move up once their skin is comfortable. The strength ladder exists so you can build tolerance rather than push through irritation.
What is the difference between retinal and retinol?
Retinaldehyde converts to retinoic acid in one step where retinol needs two. That is why retinal tends to work faster at a comparable strength. We cover the evidence in our journal.