A-Game 5

Regular price Dhs. 80.00
Sale price Dhs. 80.00 Regular price Dhs. 80.00

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

A-Game 5

Regular price Dhs. 80.00
Sale price Dhs. 80.00 Regular price Dhs. 80.00

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).

6-6.5
pH
0.05%
Retinal
+
Allantoin Biosaccharide Gum-1
Once converted, retinal helps the skin cells to produce more collagen and other structural elements, making the skin more youthful, firm and elastic. It also speeds up the renewal process of the upper skin layers making it smoother and more even. A-Game is a smart-aging must-have, but it is also useful as an adjacent product for fading pigmentation, as well as helping acne-prone skin. In terms of strength and knowledge, we would compare our 0.05% retinal serum to a mid-strength retinol product (typically in the 0.2-0.5% range), but with less irritation potential and possibly quicker results.

who is it for?

Pretty much anyone who is looking to try out Retinal in their skincare routine, but the texture of this product is more comfortable for combination and oily skin. 
Skin type
ideal for combination, oily skin
Skin problem
smart-aging, wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation
Texture
bright yellow, silky and light emulsion 

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)

ingredients & research

key ingredients:

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, Phenoxyethanol

research:

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.

 

  • 5 stars: 140 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 10 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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Anda
Thank you Geek & Gorgeous!

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!

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Kaye B.
Save my face holy grail!!!

This save my face I’m going to be 33 yo, and I’m battling with a sensitive combo skin! This is the only skin care that saves my skin besides the moisturizer im using!!! For almost a month i can see some results already ! I used tons of skincare to the popular,expensive trendy etc ones! But this is the only skin care that doesn’t give me chemical burn,break out! It’s so gentle too that I can’t believe that it’s really effective!! Try this frfr!!and they send ur order so fast!!! The fact that they r from Hungary ! Just look my before and after guys!!I just don’t know how to put the pictures properly to before and after lol!!!

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Lara v.d.B.
Yellow color

I dont know if this is normal but the first 3 thimes I used it the color was white and after that it turned yellow. I dont know if it is oxidated ore something?

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Σεβαστή Ο.
Ενθουσιασμένη

Δεν μου έχει δημιουργήσει κανένα ερεθισμό. Τη βάζω 3 φορές την εβδομάδα και είναι υπέροχη.

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Maria S.
I LOVE IT!

I LOVE IT! REALLY EASY TO APPLY! THE WRINKLES ARE REALLY SMOOTHED OUT

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Jill E.
Favourite

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.

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Cristina
So far so good :)

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 :)

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Carlos
Perfect for my oily skin

This retinal emulsion is so light that I can layer with anything in my routine without my face feeling overwhelmed! So happy to have been recommended this by a friend

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Kadri K.

After a few years of retonol use my skin developed a reaction to retonil. Since learning that retinal is less reactive and can often be used by those who can't use retinol, I decided to try the product. I have been using it for a month and I have no negative reactions and my skin is much smoother looking and me hyperpigmentation on my skin has been reduced.

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Anonimo
Ottimo!

Questo prodotto mi piace molto, come altri provati della stessa marca. Lo sto usando 4 volte a settimana e assolutamente nessun fastidio, la pelle non tira, non si secca e non si irrita. Sucessivamente applico la “happy barrier” che adoro. Prossimamente proverò la % più alta. Il mio tipo di pelle è secca e over 50.

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Tanja Š.
Good quality product

Gentle even for beginners, neither drying nor greasy. As for the results, I don't notice dramatic changes, but I do have clear skin with few darker spots, probably from old pimples. It does, however, keep my skin nice and clear. As for the collagen effects it is difficult to say. I hope it works on that level, too! I will keep using it. Expensive brands are not any better, so, don't throw your money away!

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Isa D.

Really happy with this first step of my retinal journey. Very smooth formula, no irritation (I tried retinol before and could not tolerate it). After 30days of use, my skin looks noticeably better: pigmentation has faded, my skin radiated, no blemish. Looking forward to step up after this bottle to a higher concentration.

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Anda
Gentle and helps melasma

I'm 42 yo woman with not so much wrinkles, but have melasma. I don't know if it is this product or other, or all together, but now for a while I've been using G&Gs C-glow, A game 5 and A Pad. And my melasma is noticably(!) better. Still darker than my skin tone, but it is the closest to my original skin colour as ever. I've been using (other) retinols and vitamin c for a year now and I got to the point where things got better but then improvements stopped. And now I see they have moved on again! I have good feeling for this and hope it helps even more. Also I love this retinal is so gentle. Previously I used one other European brand's retinal night cream, but it had (I guess a lot) niacinamide in it and my skin was always red and burning after it. I even tried it after I used up 2 Korean retinals but it still burned my face, so that €40 product just went to the trash. Thank you for the reasonable price and simple yet effective formulas and not putting that damn niacinamide in everything! I'm trying the A-Game 10 next!

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Carlos
Perfect for my skin

This product is really light, barely there matte textured which is perfect for my oily and acne prone skin. I can use it around the eyes without any issues making it perfect. Couldn’t have asked for more as someone starting retinoids! Thank you for such amazing products

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Andrea B.
Ich kann mich den vielen begeisterten Bewertungen nur anschließen: wirksame

verträgliche Produkte zu einem unschlagbaren Preis. Danke und macht weiter so! ❤"

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Eleutera
New formula??!

I know you've said that only airless packaging has changed and formula has remained the same, but i feel smth different - colour went from vibrant yellow to almost pale yellow, feels more sweaty when applied (more occlusive) while less of a silicony-smooth and i see less of a morning glow up after applying it the night before (all compared to the previous packaging/version). Still amazing product and go-to retinal i recommend to everyone around me

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YASMEEN S.
Good product

Formula and feel on skin are great. I guess I'm not really sure what I should expect in terms of results. I've been using it about 2 months now, so maybe it's too early to tell

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ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ Κ.Μ.
Αgame 5

Good results in a few weeks

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Edit S.
Unfortunately it didn’t work for me

however the texture and the smell of the product is great."

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Willemijn B.
The best

Cleared my acne in a few weeks. My skin is glowing, so smooth and I’m getting lots of compliments since I’ve started using A-game 5. I’m recommending this product to all my friends!!

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Customer
Great starter product

I wanted to use this product because I have dry flaky (and often bumpy) skin and no matter what moisturizer I would use, it would still be that way. I also turned 26 this year and started to notice some lines forming around my mouth/nose and forehead, which isn't the end of the world but I want to age gracefully and improve my skin texture so I decided to start using this since retinal is recommended as a good anti aging product. This product itself didn't irritate my skin at all, I got used to it super quick and used it daily for 3 months until the bottle was finished. My skin felt super soft after just using it one time! The lines obviously didn't go away after such a short time but my skin texture improved so much, I also haven't had flaky skin either since using it. After this one I started using the A Game 10 and I can honestly say that my skin is smoother, brighter and plumper. Even lines around my mouth have almost disappeared. My skin has never looked this good in my adult life and I feel very pretty. I've been recommending the A Game products to all my friends, although one of them did have a very intense reaction to the product so I guess it isn't for everyone!

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Leena O.
Amazing

Love it!!!

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Timur P.
No irritations at all!

Overall good product, it's invisiblie after you apply it. No irritating or red sports after using it.

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ML
Great product

I have a sensitive skin and It doesn’t irritate me at all. The texture is pleasant

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Isabelle G.
Rétinol parfait pour peau fragile

Ma peau ne supporte pas beaucoup d'actifs mais ce A-Game 5 est une solution a beaucoup de mes problèmes. Je le mets en layering entre 2 couches de crème hydratante 3 fois par semaine. Ma peau est plus fine, lissée. Alors que j'ai une peau très très réactive.

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Kenneth L.
Favorite porduct

This is by far my favorite retinal I have tried. Absorb’s quickly and lives my skin silky smooth 🤩

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Melitta D.
A game

I am very happy with the products. My skin likes them.

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Susanna G.
Great for sensitive skin

I have combination and sensitive skin and noticed immediate skin texture improvement and fewer breakouts from the first weeks of use (note I was already using another retinoid). Highly recommended, especially for beginners!

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Eleni P.

Very nice! It’s absolutely perfect for me