Medi-Peel Melanon X Drop Gel Cream

It is a two-part cooling gel-cream from Medi-Peel, sold at Beauty Bar. You mix the gel with a moisturising capsule using a spatula, then apply it as the final step of your evening routine. Combining brightening ingredients, a five-ceramide complex and retinal, it leaves skin looking brighter, smoother and more even. It suits all skin types.

Using the spatula, mix the gel together with the cream capsule until blended. Apply the mixture to cleansed and toned skin as the last step of your evening routine, smoothing it evenly over the face. Because it contains retinal and brightening ingredients, it is designed for night-time use — always follow with sunscreen the next morning.

The two-part format keeps the gel and the cream components separate until use, which is a common approach for formulas containing ingredients best combined fresh. Mixing them just before applying gives you a smooth, cooling texture and a fresh blend each time. Use the spatula provided, and mix enough for one application rather than preparing it in advance.

Ceramides are lipids naturally found in the skin's surface, and a ceramide-rich formula is associated with a comfortable, well-supported moisture barrier. This gel-cream contains a five-ceramide complex alongside cholesterol and phytosphingosine, which is why it feels comforting as a final step. As with all cosmetics, it supports the look and feel of skin rather than changing its structure.

Retinal, also called retinaldehyde, is a member of the vitamin A family, related to retinol but a distinct ingredient. It is popular in skincare for its association with smoother, firmer-looking skin. Because vitamin A ingredients can be sensitising, introduce this gel-cream gradually, use it in the evening, and always pair it with daily sunscreen.

The formula is ceramide-rich and includes soothing ingredients like madecassoside and panthenol, which many people with sensitive skin find comfortable. However, it also contains retinal and fragrance, so if your skin reacts easily, introduce it slowly — a few evenings a week at first — and patch test before full use. Reduce frequency if you notice any lasting irritation.

Use it as the very last step of your evening routine, after your toner, any serums or ampoules, so it seals in the steps beneath it. It works well layered over the Melanon X Ampoule for a fuller brightening-focused evening routine. Keep it for night-time use because of the retinal, and follow with sunscreen every morning.