A-Game 5
A silky, light emulsion containing a medium-strength amount of retinal to help against all signs of aging, while being gentle on the skin.
30 ml
Skin type: all skin types, especially combination, oily skin
Skin concern: smart-aging, wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation
Cruelty-free | Vegan | Breastfeeding-safe | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free
Montaji registration ID: CPRE-240825-143363
A-Game 5
description
Retinal is the "big brother" molecule of the better known anti-aging superstar, retinol. While retinol needs two metabolic conversion steps to reach the active form, retinoic acid (aka tretinoin), retinal is the direct precursor only one conversion step away from the active form the skin cells understand. It is estimated that retinal can convert more than 10x faster to retinoic acid than retinol, making retinal an outstandingly effective member of the retinoid family (vitamin A family).
who is it for?
how to use
Apply a pea sized amount to the face in the PM. In your evening routine, apply liquid and gel-type products first (for example a toner, our exfoliants or our other serums such as HA 5 or B-Bomb), then A-Game. Follow with a moisturizer. Wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater in the morning.
If your skin is sensitive, start using A-Game every other day and if well-tolerated, move up to every evening in two weeks. You can try using A-Game around the eye area, but pay attention not to rub it into your eyes.
Do not use if pregnant. Topical use of retinoids during breastfeeding is considered low risk, however, please consult your physician first.
Good to know: A-Game has a bright yellow color due to the retinal in it. Based on our experience, it dissipates on the skin and does not leave a yellow tint on surfaces.
Shelf life: 18 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
ingreds & research
key ingreds:
Retinal (0.05%) – An anti-aging superstar ingredient that is the direct precursor of retinoic acid (the active form that the skin cells understand) and shows an outstanding activity/tolerance ratio among topical retinoids.
Allantoin & Panthenol – A classic ingredient duo known for their skin soothing and skin protecting abilities.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 – A carbohydrate molecule that has nice skin soothing and moisturizing abilities, and makes A-Game even more gentle and silky.
full inci list:
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, Phenoxyethanolresearch:
Creidi, P., and Ph Humbert. "Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 49-52.
Siegenthaler, G., J. H. Saurat, and M. Ponec. "Retinol and retinal metabolism." Biochemical Journal 268.2 (1990): 371-378.
Fluhr, J. W., et al. "Tolerance profile of retinol, retinaldehyde and retinoic acid under maximized and long-term clinical conditions." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 57-60.
Creidi, Pierre, et al. "Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 39.6 (1998): 960-965.
Mukherjee, Siddharth, et al. "Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety." Clinical interventions in aging 1.4 (2006): 327.
Dréno, B., et al. "Topical retinaldehyde with glycolic acid: study of tolerance and acceptability in association with anti-acne treatments in 1,709 patients." Dermatology 210.Suppl. 1 (2005): 22-29.
Pechere, M., et al. "The antibacterial activity of topical retinoids: the case of retinaldehyde." Dermatology 205.2 (2002): 153-158.
Customer Reviews
Δεν μου έχει δημιουργήσει κανένα ερεθισμό. Τη βάζω 3 φορές την εβδομάδα και είναι υπέροχη.
I LOVE IT! REALLY EASY TO APPLY! THE WRINKLES ARE REALLY SMOOTHED OUT
I saw an interview with Judit on @The Honest Channel on YT and as a result bought this product. I love it. Sinks in beautifully and continues to do the job that my previous Retinal did for 1/3 of the price. I will purchase again.
I started easing in this product in my routine and so far it's going well. I have had problems using OTC retinol and am always a bit afraid of the reaction, but this one has been a bit milder on my skin. So i keep my fingers crossed :)
It's been a month and a couple of weeks since I started G&G's retinal and my melasma has faded dramaticly. The first picture is from September, you can see a dark melasma un my forhead and also the skin is dry and patchy. The second picture is November. (The dewy glow is from just applied C-Glow and A-Pad) Both pictures have no filter or other work done, you can see every wrinkle, pore and hair. This retinal product combined with those two others has done wonders to my skin, I'm really happy. I'm sticking to this routine like forever and have lost interest for any other European, American or Korean brand (exepct from toners and sunscreen)! For information: my skin type is dry, I'm a 42 yo woman and have hormonal melasma and hyperpigmentation. You can still see some freckles and dark spots in the second picture, but for real you should see dhe difference! If you struggle with similar problems, please try my combination of A-Game, C-Glow and A-Pad and stick to it and always use sunscreen even it's cloudy or rainy. IT WORKS!
