Medix 5.5 Retinol and Ferulic Acid Body Cream 444ml is an anti-ageing body moisturiser built to target the look of crepey skin, fine lines and lost firmness from the neck down. It pairs retinol with the antioxidant ferulic acid, shea butter and green tea in a rich cream that absorbs without leaving a greasy finish. The 444ml bottle is sized for daily full-body use.

Why This Body Cream Works

Most retinol products stop at the jawline, which leaves the arms, thighs and decolletage untreated. This body cream carries the same class of actives into a full-body format. Retinol supports the look of skin renewal and firmness, while ferulic acid acts as an antioxidant against the visible effects of environmental stress. Shea butter and glycerin handle the hydration side, so skin feels soft rather than stripped.

Ideal For

This cream suits normal, dry and mature skin showing crepiness, rough texture or loss of firmness, especially on the arms, thighs and chest. Sensitive skin should introduce it slowly, as retinol can cause initial dryness or flaking. The formula contains added fragrance, so anyone with a known fragrance sensitivity should choose the no-added-fragrance version. Speak to a doctor before using any retinol product during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Retinol - a vitamin A derivative used to visibly smooth fine lines and improve the look of skin texture and firmness.

• Ferulic Acid - a plant-derived antioxidant that supports a more even, youthful-looking tone.

• Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii) - a rich emollient that holds moisture on dry, rough areas.

• Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Leaf Extract - an antioxidant that helps refresh dull-looking skin.

• Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Aloe, Chamomile and Rice Bran Extract - supporting soothers and conditioners.

• Full INCI: Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ceteareth-20, Ferulic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, BHT, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene.

Medix 5.5 does not publish a retinol percentage for this formula.

1. Apply to clean, dry skin, focusing on crepey or rough areas such as the arms, thighs, elbows and decolletage.

2. Massage in until fully absorbed. Start with once daily, ideally in the evening.

3. Build up to twice daily only once your skin has adjusted.

Retinol increases sun sensitivity, so apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to exposed skin during the day. That matters in the UAE, where UV levels stay high year round. Patch test before first use.