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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum vs Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol

Comparing Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum versus Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.

Comparison Overview

101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum

Product 1

Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum

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Universal Pro-Retinol

Product 2

Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol

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Shared Ingredients

15

Unique to Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum

26

Unique to Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol

Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 5 ingredients in common. Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum has 15 unique ingredients while Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol has 26.

Skin Safety Profile

Product Benefits & Effects

✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely

101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum Benefits

✓Reduces Large Pores✓Good For Oily Skin✓Has scar-healing properties✓Acne Fighting✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types✓Reduces Irritation

Universal Pro-Retinol Benefits

✓Reduces Large Pores!May Worsen Eczema✓Good For Oily Skin✓Acne Fighting✓Has scar-healing properties✓Improves skin texture✓Has Anti-aging properties✓Has skin-brightening properties!May cause dryness for some skin types✓Reduces dark spots!May cause irritation for some skin types

Ingredient Analysis Matrix

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C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
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Ingredients — Unique to Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum

Caprylic AcidCSIROleyl ErucateCSIRTriheptanoinCSIRCyclodextrinCSIR2-Hydroxyethyl AcrylateCSIRBiosaccharide Gum-1CSIRAllantoinCSIRRetinal 0.1%CSIRRubus Chamaemorus Seed OilCSIRPanthenolCSIRCitric AcidCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRDisodium EDTACSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIR
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Ingredients — Unique to Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol

PropanediolCSIRCetyl EthylhexanoateCSIRC13-15 AlkaneCSIRCetyl AlcoholCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRCoconut AlkanesCSIRPotassium Cetyl PhosphateCSIRBetaineCSIRRetinyl SunflowerseedateCSIRStevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem ExtractCSIROphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractCSIRCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRTocopherolCSIRCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCSIRGlycol StearateCSIRGlyceryl StearateCSIRCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCSIRMaltodextrinCSIRXanthan GumCSIRBenzoic AcidCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRCarbomerCSIRSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCSIR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum better than Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol for sensitive skin?

By comparing 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum and Universal Pro-Retinol side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.

Which product, 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum or Universal Pro-Retinol, is safer for acne-prone skin?

The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum and Universal Pro-Retinol. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.

Do 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum and Universal Pro-Retinol share any ingredients?

Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum or Universal Pro-Retinol.

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