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A-Game 5
Geek & Gorgeous provides unprecedented transparency and ingredient quality for an entry-level price. Their A-Game 5 uses a stabilized retinaldehyde emulsion that rivals products four times its price.
Quality & Materials
0.05% Retinaldehyde. Uses a bright yellow emulsion (the natural color of retinal) which indicates high purity and no artificial bleaching.
Evidence & Testing
The formulation focuses on the proven efficacy of retinaldehyde. While the brand is smaller, their formulations are designed by cosmetic scientists focusing on pH and stability.
Brand Transparency
Extremely high. They provide detailed 'Geek' info on every product page explaining exactly why each ingredient is included and its concentration.
Value Assessment
Incredible value. Even with shipping from Europe (available via US stockists), the price-to-active-concentration ratio is the best in the industry.
Why Not Alternatives?
The brand's commitment to freshness (small batches) and disclosure of exact percentages for every active ingredient beats the 'proprietary blend' approach used by many larger brands. It contains no fillers or unnecessary fragrance.
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