Have just taken an interest in looking after my skin at age 49 after a long life of skin neglect, too much sun (the bad bad sun of New Zealand), alcohol and no skin care of any type whatsoever. Amazing what turnaround can happen within just a year and a half, and your channel has been invaluable in guiding me. Am looking forward to getting my hands on some of your products, and am so grateful for the information you have provided.....
Just bought the Elf retinal serum which is similarly priced to the Geek & Gorgeous one but with extra ingredients like peptides and granactive retinoid. Hope it doesnt irritate my skin like G&G one did. Wish me luck!
Just a 1 month update for everyone. I love this serum! It hasn't dried or irritated my skin like the G&G retinal did. It's a lovely texture and formula and quite hydrating which I think offsets the dryness. Yes it's a bit more expensive than the G&G one but worth it if you want a more well rounded formula. Highly recommend!
I’ve used Geek and Gorgeous 10 for quite a while now without any problem. I do use a moisturiser on top of it though. It’s so effective and such good value that I can’t see myself trying anything else!
I am currently using Maelove Moonlight retinal. I really like it! But I’m using it very sparingly, so I don’t run out before I get my Mad About Skin retinal!! ❤
I have been using the Geek and Gorgeous one for about a year (thanks to a video of yours). I'm 30 with combination skin, I started with the low dosage and then switched to the 0.1 %, never experiencing any irritation or side effect. I always wear sunscreen so I don't mind using it both in winter and summer nights. I really recommend it. In Italy the price is 13 euros for the 0.05% and 18 euros for the 0.1%.
I'm just about to start with G&G 5 to dip my toes into the retinoid world. Now I will be aiming to move up to your new beauty, especially as it can be used on my décolleté ! ❤
I use the g&g a-game 5. At the moment 3 nights per week. I don't experience any annoying side effects, but I don't see any difference in my skin either. I also need quite a big amount to cover my face.
Thank you for the video! I’m on my first tube of Medik8 crystal retinol 6 and I’m loving it. My skin is not sensitive but I got LOTS of acne and combination skin so I’m going to gradually climb to 20 and stay there. My strategy for now of my main actives is Medik8 crystal retinal + Medik8 eye cream of the same strength + Medik8 peptides at night ; + that scary The ordinary AHA BHA bloody peel 1-2 times a week that gradually removes all my scars and textured skin and doesn’t even burn for me (no more that 10 minutes, of course). These products seem to be something that I can stick with “forever”, and so far they are slowly working.
And yes Medik8 is very pricey, I only go for it because it’s literally the main active for my problems, they have strength 20 (which I believe is what I will stick to in a year) and their tube goes long way.
I have been using Naturium 0.5 after seeing one of your videos a couple of weeks ago, and I am very happy with it.. It does not irritate my skin and works really well 👍
I can’t find any dermatologist or chemist talking about naturium retinaldehyde. I have used 2 bottles so far and I do like the gel like serum, but I’m Not sure how stable the formula is and if in the end I’m wasting my time and money with naturium retinaldehyde because Retinal is incredibly difficult to stabilize ☹️. I think I’m going to move up to the more expensive medik8 because it is backed by a lot of science and proven stabilization. I as well have sensitive skin with mild rosacea and my skin will just Not tolerate Tretinoin. So I down graded to Retinal.
I have mega-sensitive skin where exfoliating things are concerned. I ordered the Niche Beauty Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream with 5% Encapsulated Retinal (0.03% pure retinal), alongside 3% encapsulated hyaluronic acid (0.06% pure hyaluronic acid), 2% peptide complex, 1% bakuchiol. It's a lower dose than your product or Geek & Gorgeous, but I'm playing it mega safe!
Such perfect timing! I have been using the Avene Retrinal for quite a while now, but in recent months my skin has gone from combo/dry to combo/super oily, and I’m breaking out on my forehead. The Avene product is feels pretty creamy and rich, so I’ve been wondering if it’s just too heavy for me now. I would definitely go for the MAS retinal oil, but I can’t stand the idea of putting an oil on my face right now! I’m sure my skin will get dry again at some point, and I will be thrilled to try the MAS oil then! This was a really helpful comparison of some good options. Love ya d congrats on the new product! 🍾
Thank you Rob 🤗 I just asked a question about the meaning of the encapsulation after watching another video if yours, and now I found the answer after watching this one 😁😁👍 Cristina
I'll have to try your products :) congrats that's awesome speaking of Naturium I just got my order in I got their lactic acid emulsion and squalane oil and a deluxe sample of their plant ceremide cream. I'm getting ready to actually start doing tretinoin through Dermatica next week their starting me out super low but that's probably better (especially for me cus I'm fair skin red hair) at like 0.015 % or something like that then to 0.025% then to 0.5 % but anyways can I still use my other ret. products while doing the tret. on other nights/weeks when I don't use it ?? also I suffer from redness does it ever go away ?? lol so i can only do like 2 nights on a ret. then i go to 2 nights of like bha/vitamin c etc. skin cycle i guess it's called
A big Congratulations to you! It’s been such a pleasure to watch your journey and I’m super excited to see what’s next! I’m a tret girl but I’ve ordered one of your Retinal oils to go to mums house, mainly cos of FOMO disease! I’m thinking it will be great for neck and chest because tret is a no no for me in those areas!! Love you ❤
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I have used Shani Darden, Sunday Riley A+, Skinmedica highest strength retinol for years. I have recently switched to retinal. I first tried Avene’ and Murad retinal and am now using the Medik8 10. It is expensive but I liked the encapsulation and moisturizing ingredients. I am in my sixties and my skin is not dry but I feel moisture is so important. I am wondering about the medik8 20. If I should upgrade since I need the most effective for my more mature skin. I would appreciate your thoughts. Also I had been trying to decide what retinal to gift my daughter who has never used any before. You helped me to decide on the medik 8 beginner strength. I always look forward to your videos. You are so enjoyable to watch and I love your honesty.
@@lisarosenberg5884 AHC's Youth Lasting (9th gen) or Ten Revolution Real Eye Cream (10th gen). They reformulate every year since 2012 but still make/sell all previous formulas. They just update according to latest trends/skincare technology. The last 2 gens, 9 & 10 have a ton of peptides and retinal as well as traditional Korean Hanbang antioxident botanical ingredients (similar to Chinese medicine).
That’s so wonderful for you!!! All of your products look amazing and have outstanding ingredients !!! Great job!!! I know how passionate you are about skincare it shows!!! 💚🤍🖤💚🤍🖤🍀🍀🍀 sending you lots of love and luck
Hi Rob thanks for your videos. They're so informative and real. As a skin care addict I'm hooked on your videos 😂 I'm 38 and have been using environ avst for a couple of years. I worked my way up to the highest level 5. Recently I switched to the ordinarys retinol but what are your thoughts on prescription strength tretinoin? It's over the counter in Spain and I've asked my mother to bring me back a couple of tubes from her holidays 🙈 I'd love to know what think or if you have any knowledge on it before I dive in 😄
I using AVENE A-Oxitive Night Serum with 0.1 Retinal, i bought today a new one, can it be that they made a reformulation? The new one doesn't have Titanium Dioxid & Fragrance in it, i think it has also no silicon's anymore but not 100% sure , can you explain what the difference is between avene PhysioLift retinal and a-oxitive retinal 😅 when i compare the ingredientslist is A-Oxitive better but the new Formulation is only on the package , when i go on their website it's the old formula
My retinoid journey goes as follows: I started with retinol serums which I liked then went up to retinal. I started with Youth to the People’s retinal serum which I love. After some time with I decided I was ready for prescription strength retinoic acid. I went through Apostrophe and had tretinoin at .025 prescribed. My first few months were great but then after about six months my skin couldn’t get over the flakiness and my cheeks would start to flush. I ended up going back to retinal and started off with Naturium’s Retinal serum at 0.05 and I loved it. I wanted to up again after my skin got used to that one so I bought (because you recommended) the Geek & Gorgeous A Game 10 and I loved it. Three days later after buying it, Naturium announced their retinal at .10 so I was like dang it lol. But to no complaints the G&G was amazing. However the G&G is one of the cheapest retinal serums, I had to pay double for shipping. (I live in California) so ended up paying about $40 or £32. I ended up buying the new Naturium one at .10 after I finished the G&G and loved it! It’s still $32 and with shipping almost $40 but unlike standard serums at one fluid ounce, Naturium’s is at 1.7 fl ounces. I will say I really want to go back to youth to the peoples retinal because I saw the most results from and just found out it’s at 0.15 percent. So it’s the highest potent retinal serum I’ve used but it has really good soothing and hydrating ingredients along side it and never experienced any irritation. The only downfall is the price at $70 but really good and would recommend. Specially if you want that in between from Medik8’s 0.10 and 0.20 and the price. 🙂
I'm in Minnesota, so you and I are paying the same shipping rates. I didn't just buy the A-Game 10, I bought other things to bring my order to the $30 shipping threshold. [C serum and the mini bottle.] I still paid about $40 including shipping, but got two products, and a free 50ml tube of the Jelly Joker cleanser. Next order, I'll see if there are more things I want to try, to break into the next shipping tier. I'm very happy with the products I have ... if only they made a copper peptide serum!
@@lizcademy4809 oooh interesting!…I’ve been loving peptide serums as of late and have been loving The Ordinary’s buffet + copper peptides. I also tried Niod’s (the ordinary’s sister brand) copper peptide amino isolate serum and it’s my favorite so far but can’t always repurchase cause that price is scary lol but worth it. Now that you mention it I also hope they come out with copper peptides serum!
Hi hun, yes you can we ship to the US from the website :) ... I love the avene one but just make sure you get the fragrance free one as the fragrance is a little strong on the scented one xx
Avène retrinAL is my choice/recommendation (I have VERY sensitive skin). Too many products (not just retinals) have 'oil of this' or 'extract of that' "natural" "botanical" bs ingredients= just something else for my skin to react to.....
Yes! Oat oil too?! I have mature/dry skin and want your oil 🤗 (but i am still going through my other retinal product currently so it will probably sold out this round 😢)
I can’t find any dermatologist or chemist talking about naturium retinaldehyde. I have used 2 bottles so far and I do like the gel like serum, but I’m Not sure how stable the formula is and if in the end I’m wasting my time and money with naturium retinaldehyde because Retinal is incredibly difficult to stabilize ☹️. I think I’m going to move up to the more expensive medik8 because it is backed by a lot of science and proven stabilization
@@MadAboutSkin thank you, it seems with that brand at least it is backed up by science and it’s stability. I do really enjoy the naturium brand I just don’t know if it’s actually helping with anti aging because there’s not much science backing up the stability of their brand. Why must these things be so difficult 😣 lol
@mad about skin my mum is 76 and has never used any anti aging skin care until 6months ago. Of course she has a lot of wrinkles and wanting to reduce the wrinkles. She currently uses the loreal otc anti aging mouturizer and serum and haven’t seen any changes. Please can you recommend what she can use on her face ,neck and uper chest area to tackle and improve the appearance of wrinkles? Can she still use retinal and see benefits? Help. Thanks
I have super sensitive skin. Tried G&G 0.05 retinal which left my skin dry & inflamed after a few month. Took a break for 3 months then tried Kiehl’s but that didn’t work too. What abt grandactive? Will it be better tolerated by sensitive skin? What about effectiveness?
It is, maybe it didnt pick up on camera because of the ring light but it is a yellow colour.. being in oil this does lighten the colour vs a cream formulation in my experience but it is still very much expected from retinal like you say which is yellow in colour xx
I’m looking for a retinal body lotion . I don’t want to use my expensive prescription Retin A . I don’t have sensitive skin. So because it’s going on a larger area I want something less pricy
I just started using Gold Bond’s Retinol overnight body lotion. Now obvi it’s not Retinal, but if you don’t have sensitive skin I bet it would be fine. I really like it and I think I paid $12 for 7oz. Dr. Dray is a fan too, if you follow her. That’s how I found out about it.
Love you and your videos as always!!! ❤❤❤ I’ve been using the Naturium retinal for almost 2 months now and I LOVE it!!!!! I have seriously sensitive skin and mild rosacea, and it perfect! That and the beauty of Joseon eye retinal (just all over the face) 🩵
I’m about to start my Tret journey (🫠) but it’s thanks to you that Geek&Gorgeous came onto my radar. Their retinal is such a lovely formulation, and I definitely saw a huge difference in my skin. I could only tolerate retinol once or maybe twice a week, but with the G&G retinal I quickly worked up to ever other day and omggggg, I love it. Also Just all their formulations are delightful. So thanks lovey!!!!
Have just taken an interest in looking after my skin at age 49 after a long life of skin neglect, too much sun (the bad bad sun of New Zealand), alcohol and no skin care of any type whatsoever. Amazing what turnaround can happen within just a year and a half, and your channel has been invaluable in guiding me. Am looking forward to getting my hands on some of your products, and am so grateful for the information you have provided.....
Just bought the Elf retinal serum which is similarly priced to the Geek & Gorgeous one but with extra ingredients like peptides and granactive retinoid. Hope it doesnt irritate my skin like G&G one did. Wish me luck!
Good luck hun and let us know how you get on xx
@@MadAboutSkin Thank you so much hun. Will keep you all posted!
IHow has it been, up until this point?
Elf makes good stuff!
Just a 1 month update for everyone. I love this serum! It hasn't dried or irritated my skin like the G&G retinal did. It's a lovely texture and formula and quite hydrating which I think offsets the dryness. Yes it's a bit more expensive than the G&G one but worth it if you want a more well rounded formula. Highly recommend!
Rob, if I wasn't using my prescription Tretinoin Cream I'd absolutely get your Oil! Great Job Rob 👏 👍 👌 🙌 😀 💪
Thank you so so much hun and sending you love xx
I’m so proud of you and everything you are achieving❣️🏅
I’ve used Geek and Gorgeous 10 for quite a while now without any problem. I do use a moisturiser on top of it though. It’s so effective and such good value that I can’t see myself trying anything else!
How often do you use it?
@@elisand95 every evening
I am currently using Maelove Moonlight retinal. I really like it! But I’m using it very sparingly, so I don’t run out before I get my Mad About Skin retinal!! ❤
There are 3 more good ones.
1. Peach and lily Retinal serum
2. Youth to the people Retinal serum
3. Elf Retinal serum
Thank you so much for sharing and sending you lots of love xx
Preordered my oil, ordered the rest ( except one ) i am so so happy ! I finally get my favourite skincare of all time back!!! Love ya, hon!
Thank you so so much for your love kindness and support always hun.. hope to see you on the live later :) love you x
I have been using the Geek and Gorgeous one for about a year (thanks to a video of yours). I'm 30 with combination skin, I started with the low dosage and then switched to the 0.1 %, never experiencing any irritation or side effect. I always wear sunscreen so I don't mind using it both in winter and summer nights. I really recommend it. In Italy the price is 13 euros for the 0.05% and 18 euros for the 0.1%.
Do you use it daily? I have the a-game 5 and I'm up in 3 days per week
@@elin_ now I use it every other day, but initially I started 3 days a week
I'm just about to start with G&G 5 to dip my toes into the retinoid world. Now I will be aiming to move up to your new beauty, especially as it can be used on my décolleté ! ❤
I use the g&g a-game 5. At the moment 3 nights per week. I don't experience any annoying side effects, but I don't see any difference in my skin either. I also need quite a big amount to cover my face.
I love all the geek and gorgeous products I have tried, I learned about that line here on your channel. 😊 thanks!
Thank you for the video! I’m on my first tube of Medik8 crystal retinol 6 and I’m loving it. My skin is not sensitive but I got LOTS of acne and combination skin so I’m going to gradually climb to 20 and stay there.
My strategy for now of my main actives is Medik8 crystal retinal + Medik8 eye cream of the same strength + Medik8 peptides at night ; + that scary The ordinary AHA BHA bloody peel 1-2 times a week that gradually removes all my scars and textured skin and doesn’t even burn for me (no more that 10 minutes, of course).
These products seem to be something that I can stick with “forever”, and so far they are slowly working.
And yes Medik8 is very pricey, I only go for it because it’s literally the main active for my problems, they have strength 20 (which I believe is what I will stick to in a year) and their tube goes long way.
Just finishing my G&G which has been amazing for my skin - so I'm excited to try yours which looks fantastic 🎉❤😊
Awww thank you so so much hun thats so kind of you to say.. sending you lots of love xx
I have been using Naturium 0.5 after seeing one of your videos a couple of weeks ago, and I am very happy with it.. It does not irritate my skin and works really well 👍
Yay I am so so glad its working so well for you.. its such a great formulation.. love x
I can’t find any dermatologist or chemist talking about naturium retinaldehyde. I have used 2 bottles so far and I do like the gel like serum, but I’m Not sure how stable the formula is and if in the end I’m wasting my time and money with naturium retinaldehyde because Retinal is incredibly difficult to stabilize ☹️. I think I’m going to move up to the more expensive medik8 because it is backed by a lot of science and proven stabilization. I as well have sensitive skin with mild rosacea and my skin will just Not tolerate Tretinoin. So I down graded to Retinal.
Thanks Rob, you've cleared up my question I posted on the Facebook group 🥰
Yay I am so so glad the video was useful.. love you x
I have mega-sensitive skin where exfoliating things are concerned. I ordered the Niche Beauty Transparent Lab Retinal Age Reverse Cream with 5% Encapsulated Retinal (0.03% pure retinal), alongside 3% encapsulated hyaluronic acid (0.06% pure hyaluronic acid), 2% peptide complex, 1% bakuchiol.
It's a lower dose than your product or Geek & Gorgeous, but I'm playing it mega safe!
Such perfect timing! I have been using the Avene Retrinal for quite a while now, but in recent months my skin has gone from combo/dry to combo/super oily, and I’m breaking out on my forehead. The Avene product is feels pretty creamy and rich, so I’ve been wondering if it’s just too heavy for me now. I would definitely go for the MAS retinal oil, but I can’t stand the idea of putting an oil on my face right now! I’m sure my skin will get dry again at some point, and I will be thrilled to try the MAS oil then! This was a really helpful comparison of some good options. Love ya d congrats on the new product! 🍾
I have yours on order and I'm so so so proud of you xx
Thank you so so much hun and sending you so much love xx
Thank you Rob 🤗 I just asked a question about the meaning of the encapsulation after watching another video if yours, and now I found the answer after watching this one 😁😁👍
Cristina
:) glad I could help you... sending love x
I'll have to try your products :) congrats that's awesome speaking of Naturium I just got my order in I got their lactic acid emulsion and squalane oil and a deluxe sample of their plant ceremide cream. I'm getting ready to actually start doing tretinoin through Dermatica next week their starting me out super low but that's probably better (especially for me cus I'm fair skin red hair) at like 0.015 % or something like that then to 0.025% then to 0.5 % but anyways can I still use my other ret. products while doing the tret. on other nights/weeks when I don't use it ?? also I suffer from redness does it ever go away ?? lol so i can only do like 2 nights on a ret. then i go to 2 nights of like bha/vitamin c etc. skin cycle i guess it's called
A big Congratulations to you! It’s been such a pleasure to watch your journey and I’m super excited to see what’s next! I’m a tret girl but I’ve ordered one of your Retinal oils to go to mums house, mainly cos of FOMO disease! I’m thinking it will be great for neck and chest because tret is a no no for me in those areas!! Love you ❤
Products on his videos are NOT avail able in the USA!!!!!!!!@
This is such a helpful video Rob, thank you! ❤
So glad you found it useful hun and thank you so much for watching xx
Thank you so much for this very informative video. I have used Shani Darden, Sunday Riley A+, Skinmedica highest strength retinol for years. I have recently switched to retinal. I first tried Avene’ and Murad retinal and am now using the Medik8 10. It is expensive but I liked the encapsulation and moisturizing ingredients. I am in my sixties and my skin is not dry but I feel moisture is so important. I am wondering about the medik8 20. If I should upgrade since I need the most effective for my more mature skin. I would appreciate your thoughts. Also I had been trying to decide what retinal to gift my daughter who has never used any before. You helped me to decide on the medik 8 beginner strength. I always look forward to your videos. You are so enjoyable to watch and I love your honesty.
I just ordered the AHC Youth Lasting Eye Cream. It has an absolute TON of copper peptides, retinal, anti-oxidants and botanical ingredients and its very affordable too!! ❤👍😉
Ingredients list: Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Lauric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant: Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Micrococcus Ferment Lysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carnosine, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cysteine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Rutin, Copper Tripeptide-1
Cell-communicating ingredient: Niacinamide, Adenosine, Carnosine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Retinal, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, SH-Polypeptide-11, SH-Polypeptide-9
Exfoliant: Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid
Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Hexapeptide-2
Skin-identical ingredient: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Squalane, Serine, Collagen Amino Acids, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Soothing: Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Copper Tripeptide-1
What is the name of this product ?
Very interested !❤
@@lisarosenberg5884 AHC's Youth Lasting (9th gen) or Ten Revolution Real Eye Cream (10th gen). They reformulate every year since 2012 but still make/sell all previous formulas. They just update according to latest trends/skincare technology. The last 2 gens, 9 & 10 have a ton of peptides and retinal as well as traditional Korean Hanbang antioxident botanical ingredients (similar to Chinese medicine).
Can you please review the Maelove retinol serum and let us know if you'll recommend it.
That’s so wonderful for you!!! All of your products look amazing and have outstanding ingredients !!! Great job!!! I know how passionate you are about skincare it shows!!! 💚🤍🖤💚🤍🖤🍀🍀🍀 sending you lots of love and luck
Hi Rob thanks for your videos. They're so informative and real. As a skin care addict I'm hooked on your videos 😂 I'm 38 and have been using environ avst for a couple of years. I worked my way up to the highest level 5. Recently I switched to the ordinarys retinol but what are your thoughts on prescription strength tretinoin? It's over the counter in Spain and I've asked my mother to bring me back a couple of tubes from her holidays 🙈 I'd love to know what think or if you have any knowledge on it before I dive in 😄
I using AVENE A-Oxitive Night Serum with 0.1 Retinal, i bought today a new one, can it be that they made a reformulation? The new one doesn't have Titanium Dioxid & Fragrance in it, i think it has also no silicon's anymore but not 100% sure , can you explain what the difference is between avene PhysioLift retinal and a-oxitive retinal 😅 when i compare the ingredientslist is A-Oxitive better but the new Formulation is only on the package , when i go on their website it's the old formula
I use Medik8 1, I also bought Kiehls Microdose Retinol, but I wonder if it is smart to start it in summer
When I finish the retinol I have I will try your oil. It looks good.
Fantastic video Rob. Thank you 😊❤
My retinoid journey goes as follows:
I started with retinol serums which I liked then went up to retinal. I started with Youth to the People’s retinal serum which I love. After some time with I decided I was ready for prescription strength retinoic acid. I went through Apostrophe and had tretinoin at .025 prescribed. My first few months were great but then after about six months my skin couldn’t get over the flakiness and my cheeks would start to flush. I ended up going back to retinal and started off with Naturium’s Retinal serum at 0.05 and I loved it. I wanted to up again after my skin got used to that one so I bought (because you recommended) the Geek & Gorgeous A Game 10 and I loved it. Three days later after buying it, Naturium announced their retinal at .10 so I was like dang it lol. But to no complaints the G&G was amazing. However the G&G is one of the cheapest retinal serums, I had to pay double for shipping. (I live in California) so ended up paying about $40 or £32. I ended up buying the new Naturium one at .10 after I finished the G&G and loved it! It’s still $32 and with shipping almost $40 but unlike standard serums at one fluid ounce, Naturium’s is at 1.7 fl ounces. I will say I really want to go back to youth to the peoples retinal because I saw the most results from and just found out it’s at 0.15 percent. So it’s the highest potent retinal serum I’ve used but it has really good soothing and hydrating ingredients along side it and never experienced any irritation. The only downfall is the price at $70 but really good and would recommend. Specially if you want that in between from Medik8’s 0.10 and 0.20 and the price. 🙂
I'm in Minnesota, so you and I are paying the same shipping rates. I didn't just buy the A-Game 10, I bought other things to bring my order to the $30 shipping threshold. [C serum and the mini bottle.] I still paid about $40 including shipping, but got two products, and a free 50ml tube of the Jelly Joker cleanser.
Next order, I'll see if there are more things I want to try, to break into the next shipping tier. I'm very happy with the products I have ... if only they made a copper peptide serum!
@@lizcademy4809 oooh interesting!…I’ve been loving peptide serums as of late and have been loving The Ordinary’s buffet + copper peptides. I also tried Niod’s (the ordinary’s sister brand) copper peptide amino isolate serum and it’s my favorite so far but can’t always repurchase cause that price is scary lol but worth it. Now that you mention it I also hope they come out with copper peptides serum!
Can we get your products in the US? Congrats on the launch! 🎉🎉 Also, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Avene retrinal cream.
Hi hun, yes you can we ship to the US from the website :) ... I love the avene one but just make sure you get the fragrance free one as the fragrance is a little strong on the scented one xx
Avène retrinAL is my choice/recommendation (I have VERY sensitive skin). Too many products (not just retinals) have 'oil of this' or 'extract of that' "natural" "botanical" bs ingredients= just something else for my skin to react to.....
Maelove makes a retinal serum. I’ve tried it. It’s nice but my skin is used to tretinoin and adapalene so not sure it yielded the same results for me.
Yay I am so so glad its working for you hun and thank you so much for sharing xx
Yes! Oat oil too?! I have mature/dry skin and want your oil 🤗
(but i am still going through my other retinal product currently so it will probably sold out this round 😢)
I can’t find any dermatologist or chemist talking about naturium retinaldehyde. I have used 2 bottles so far and I do like the gel like serum, but I’m Not sure how stable the formula is and if in the end I’m wasting my time and money with naturium retinaldehyde because Retinal is incredibly difficult to stabilize ☹️. I think I’m going to move up to the more expensive medik8 because it is backed by a lot of science and proven stabilization
I hope the Medik8 one works well for you hun, I got some great results with it.. sending love x
@@MadAboutSkin thank you, it seems with that brand at least it is backed up by science and it’s stability. I do really enjoy the naturium brand I just don’t know if it’s actually helping with anti aging because there’s not much science backing up the stability of their brand. Why must these things be so difficult 😣 lol
Hi Rob what are your thoughts on PSA Skin niacinamide and peptide serum?😊
@mad about skin my mum is 76 and has never used any anti aging skin care until 6months ago. Of course she has a lot of wrinkles and wanting to reduce the wrinkles. She currently uses the loreal otc anti aging mouturizer and serum and haven’t seen any changes. Please can you recommend what she can use on her face ,neck and uper chest area to tackle and improve the appearance of wrinkles? Can she still use retinal and see benefits? Help. Thanks
What do you think about somebymi retinal serum?
I have super sensitive skin. Tried G&G 0.05 retinal which left my skin dry & inflamed after a few month. Took a break for 3 months then tried Kiehl’s but that didn’t work too. What abt grandactive? Will it be better tolerated by sensitive skin? What about effectiveness?
thumbs up for G&G A-Game!
Agreed, its my favourite for sure x
what’s the difference between retinal and retinyl palmitate like A313 cream?
Retinal is very yellow even at low concentrations. Why isn't your oil yellow at all?
It is, maybe it didnt pick up on camera because of the ring light but it is a yellow colour.. being in oil this does lighten the colour vs a cream formulation in my experience but it is still very much expected from retinal like you say which is yellow in colour xx
I’m looking for a retinal body lotion . I don’t want to use my expensive prescription Retin A . I don’t have sensitive skin. So because it’s going on a larger area I want something less pricy
I just started using Gold Bond’s Retinol overnight body lotion. Now obvi it’s not Retinal, but if you don’t have sensitive skin I bet it would be fine. I really like it and I think I paid $12 for 7oz. Dr. Dray is a fan too, if you follow her. That’s how I found out about it.
Why Medik8 is so damn expensive ?😫
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Love you Rob ❤❤❤
Love you too hun xx
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Love you and your videos as always!!! ❤❤❤ I’ve been using the Naturium retinal for almost 2 months now and I LOVE it!!!!! I have seriously sensitive skin and mild rosacea, and it perfect! That and the beauty of Joseon eye retinal (just all over the face) 🩵
Awww thank you so so much hun and I am so glad the naturium one is working so so well for you.. thank you for sharing.. love xx
I’m about to start my Tret journey (🫠) but it’s thanks to you that Geek&Gorgeous came onto my radar. Their retinal is such a lovely formulation, and I definitely saw a huge difference in my skin. I could only tolerate retinol once or maybe twice a week, but with the G&G retinal I quickly worked up to ever other day and omggggg, I love it. Also Just all their formulations are delightful. So thanks lovey!!!!