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A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum
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Description
The smarter way into retinoids. A-Game 5 from science-led brand Geek & Gorgeous is a 0.05% retinal serum, built around retinaldehyde (retinal), a more advanced form of vitamin A that works faster than classic retinol while staying gentle enough for beginners. The retinal is cushioned in a creamy, nourishing emulsion with cloudberry seed oil, panthenol, allantoin and honeysuckle extract, so it helps smooth the look of fine lines, refine texture and boost radiance while keeping skin calm and comfortable. At a low, approachable 0.05% strength, it is the ideal first retinoid or a reliable everyday step, used at night. Vegan, alcohol-free and silicone-free.
0.05% retinal, a smarter vitamin A: Retinaldehyde (retinal) is one conversion step closer to active vitamin A than retinol, so it works efficiently at a low strength, making 0.05% a brilliant beginner-friendly level.
Smooths, refines and renews: Helps soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, refine uneven texture and support a fresher, more radiant complexion over time.
Gentle, cushioning base: A creamy emulsion with cloudberry seed oil, panthenol, allantoin and soothing honeysuckle keeps skin calm and hydrated, so you get retinoid results with less of the dryness or flaking.
Beginner-friendly and easy to build: The low 0.05% strength is a lovely place to start a retinoid, or to use as your regular nightly vitamin A step.
Thoughtfully formulated: Vegan, alcohol-free and silicone-free, in keeping with the brand's minimalist, science-first approach.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Allantoin, Retinal, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Directions
1- Use at night only, after cleansing and any watery toners.
2- Start two to three nights a week, applying a pea-sized amount over the face, avoiding the immediate eye area and corners of the nose and mouth.
3- Follow with your moisturiser. If your skin feels sensitive, you can apply moisturiser first, then the serum, to buffer it.
4- Build up frequency gradually as your skin adjusts, working towards nightly use if comfortable.
5- Always wear sunscreen the next morning, since retinoids can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum - 30ml
$32.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 serum?
It is a 0.05% retinal (retinaldehyde) night serum made to smooth the look of fine lines, refine texture and boost radiance. The retinal sits in a creamy, cushioning base with cloudberry seed oil, panthenol, allantoin and soothing honeysuckle, so you get vitamin A results while skin stays calm and hydrated. The low 0.05% strength makes it beginner-friendly, and it is vegan, alcohol-free, silicone-free and a 30ml size.
What skin types is it suitable for?
Most skin types wanting to start or continue a retinoid, including normal, combination, dry and mature skin. Its gentle, cushioning base makes it a kind introduction for sensitive or retinoid-nervous skin, used slowly. It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as vitamin A derivatives are generally avoided then. Note it is not fragrance-free (it contains a botanical fragrance component) and not fungal-acne safe. Patch test first and build up gradually.
Is retinal the same as retinol?
They are close cousins, both forms of vitamin A, but not identical. Your skin converts retinol to active retinoic acid in two steps, while retinal (retinaldehyde) is only one step away, so it tends to work faster and more efficiently at lower concentrations. In practice that means a low 0.05% retinal like this can deliver visible smoothing and renewal while staying gentle, which is why retinal has become such a loved alternative to traditional retinol.
I am new to retinoids, is 0.05% a good place to start?
Yes, it is ideal. 0.05% is a low, approachable strength, and the cushioning base helps limit the dryness and flaking people sometimes worry about. Start two to three nights a week, use a pea-sized amount, moisturise well and build up slowly as your skin gets used to it. Go gently, and always follow with sunscreen the next day.
Can I use it with my other actives?
Keep your retinal night simple. Use gentle, supportive steps alongside it like a hydrating serum and moisturiser, and save strong acids or vitamin C for other days or the morning so you do not overload your skin. If you find it drying, our Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less soothing serum is a lovely calming buffer to pair with it. If you prefer a retinoid-free route to firmer-looking skin, the Geek & Gorgeous Power Peptides serum is a gentle alternative.
Where can I buy Geek & Gorgeous in Australia?
You can buy the authentic Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 serum and the full Geek & Gorgeous range at Kosmetics with free standard shipping across Australia on orders over $45, and free express shipping on orders over $99.
