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Why Geek & Gorgeous
We create science-backed formulas with a geek twist. Our products feature skin-loving, easy-to-layer textures and are completely free of fragrance, colorants, and drying alcohol. Perfect for beginners who want real results or pros with multi-step routines.

Transparently disclosed % of actives
Instead of using meaningless numbers like percentages for complexes, we disclose the exact amounts of our key active molecules and/or their trade names — so you can make truly informed choices.

Efficiency without the high price tag
Our high-performance formulas punch well above their price tag. That’s possible because we have our own development & manifacturing, which gives us full control over our formulations & helps keep production costs low.
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Language : English
Product Dimensions : 1.1 x 1.1 x 4.29 inches; 2.05 ounces
Item model number : 5999566330223
Manufacturer : Geek & Gorgeous
ASIN : B08TTP8589
Best Sellers Rank: #38,684 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #694 in Facial Serums
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Silky, Lightweight Texture: A gentle emulsion suitable for all skin types, designed to refine the look of uneven texture and support smoother, more radiant-looking skin
RETINAL POWERED: Formulated with 0.05% retinal (a member of the Vitamin A family), this serum helps improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven tone. Retinal is considered a more efficient alternative to retinol
SUITABLE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: With strength comparable to a medium-level retinol, A-Game 5 is well tolerated, making it a great choice for retinoid beginners and those with sensitive, combination, or oily skin
BALANCED & SOOTHING: Panthenol and allantoin help calm and comfort the skin, minimizing the risk of dryness or irritation while keeping skin feeling hydrated
STABLE & SKIN-FRIENDLY FORMULA: Features a stabilised retinal delivery system similar to those found in high-end formulas. Cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance-free, essential oil-free, and gluten-free. Not recommended during pregnancy
13 reviews for Geek & Gorgeous – A-Game 5 – 0.05% Retinal serum – Silky, Lightweight, Medium-Strength Retinal – for all skin types, especially combination & oily skin, 1 oz
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$14.90

Alona Yeletska –
Gentle and Effective – My Skin Loves It!
This product has been a great addition to my skincare routine! It’s very gentle on my sensitive skin and absorbs quickly without leaving any greasy feeling. I’ve noticed my skin feels smoother and more balanced. No irritation, no strong fragrance — just clean and simple care that works. I’ll definitely repurchase!
mariah & nichole –
Great step up from Retinol and before Tretinoin! Formulated beautifully!
I think this is the best OTC retinal I’ve ever tried! After 8-12 months of consistent retinOl usage, I wanted to graduate to retinal! I had done a lot of research on to the best formulations and Geek and Gorgeous really stood out, especially for how affordable it is! I didn’t have any purging, but i had used retinol consistently for a year. Tretinoin is too much for my skin, but this Retinal is a perfect in-between product for those who cannot tolerate tret, but aren’t seeing enough results from retinol anymore. The best way to apply it in my opinion is after you cleanse, tone, and use any other serums (in my case I use Rx Azelaic Acid for my rosacea/acne) Then I wait 10 mins. and use one pump onto my hand, and dab dots of it evenly all over my face, (avoiding the under eyes) and rub it in. Followed my Vanicream moisturizer.Please never stop making this G&G!!! You will always have a customer in me!
Marie S. –
Gentle but does the job!
Loving it. Gentle enough, yet still effective in exfoliating the skin. Love how smooth my skin feels the next day!
Matt –
Great product!
Loving the texture of this and I have not experienced any irritation even under the eyes.
Dawn Fisher –
A WOW moment for me.
This Retinal product is new to me. I have been using Retinol for a long time with hardly any results. Come to find out Retinal is 10x stronger that Retinol. Just started with low percentage. A little skin purge but nothing major. It seem to have softened some wrinkles already. Game changer. The price is very affordable. Definitely worth a try. Highly recommend it. But start low% and build up to experienced %. Lovin the results.
claudia –
Part of my skin care from now on
I was using another retinol product but saw very little change in my skin. I started using this one and i could tell within a week it was helping. It almost like it generates new skin or speeds up the skin cycle because it will clear my acne faster (I don’t have severe acne, just a blemish or two every now and then) it keeps my skin clear, and i already didn’t have uneven skin tone BUT i do have a bit of dark circles under my eyes, and this helps with brightening.I should point out i am using this in combination with Byoma skin care (specifically the blue dropper serum which evens skin tone and makes it beighter and the face lotion in a pink bottle)These 3 products have my skin looking great.
Summer Kleier –
Great product and great price.
Recently added this to my nightly regime and I am very pleased so far. Has little to no scent, the blue for the money is great and packs a punch. I might start out using every other day In The beginning.
Amazon Customer –
Try it!
This made my skin feel and look smoother and younger and healthier.
fan1 –
Produit au top, bien emballé
C.M. –
Dans la trentaine, j’ai estimé qu’il était temps de commencer les rétinoïdes. J’ai attendu que ma peau ne soit plus sensibilisée pour débuter le A-Game 0,05%. Il s’agit du plus petit dosage de Geek and Gorgeous => parfait pour débuter. Ayant la peau très sensible + rosacée, j’ai commencé trèèèès progressivement: 1 fois par mois puis 2 fois par mois pendant un mois puis une fois par semaine. J’applique actuellement 2 fois par semaine le soir et n’ai pas remarqué d’effet indésirable ni d’inconfort pendant la rétinisation. Je suis très contente de l’effet sur ma peau. Elle se lisse progressivement et sa qualité s’améliore visiblement. Je pense que le flacon va me durer un moment et je pense également utiliser un moment ce dosage car il est déjà très efficace je trouve. Je n’ai de base pas beaucoup de rides/ridules=> ça ne sert à rien de taper trop fort, surtout avec une peau sensible. je l’applique également sur mon contour de l’oeil et je dois dire que je constate bien l’effet lissant sur les petites ridules.Je n’ai pas testé d’autres rétinoïdes mais je compte bien rester sur celui-ci. Il est important pour ma peau que les produits sans rinçage ne contiennent ni alcool asséchant, ni parfum, ni huile essentielle. le flacon pompe airless est très pratique.je recommande sans hésiter ce rétinal, même aux peaux sensibles. Il faut par contre bien faire attention à ne pas l’utiliser sur peau sensibilisée et à débuter progressivement.
MT –
jullie hoeven echt niet zooo snel te leveren, haha
Franziska Hübner –
Ich habe das Serum gekauft, weil ich etwas Sanftes für meine Haut gesucht habe, das wirklich wirkt ohne Reizungen. Ich benutze es jetzt seit ein paar Monaten regelmäßig abends, und meine Haut fühlt sich am nächsten Morgen richtig weich und glatt an! Die Textur ist leicht, zieht schnell ein und hinterlässt keinen Film. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass mein Hautbild insgesamt ebenmäßiger geworden ist. Klare Empfehlung, wenn man etwas Wirksames und trotzdem Verträgliches sucht!
Rosemarie –
Fungerar verkligen!