Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum Versus SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum versus SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream .

Last updated on September 25, 2023. Published on March 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream

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Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream 64 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream 64 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating

Rosacea

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Exfoliators (2)

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (6)

Reduces Irritation (6)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (5)

Dark Spots (4)

Scar Healing (4)

Acne Fighting (3)

Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream 64 ingredients

Water • Caprylic Acid • Oleyl Erucate • Glycerin • Triheptanoin • Cyclodextrin • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Allantoin • Retinal 0.1% • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Caprylic Acid • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Niacinamide • Pentylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Phenyl Trimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Retinal • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Centella Asiatica Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Synthetic Beeswax • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Silica • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Sorbitan Stearate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Pentaerythrityl Distearate • Sodium Caprylate • Palmitic Acid • Polyisobutene • Stearic Acid • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Cholesterol • Bakuchiol • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Adenosine • Ceteth-3 • Ceteth-5 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Tocopherol • Alumina • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Phytate • Caprylyl Caprylate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sorbitan Oleate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Allantoin • Madecassoside • Ceramide NP • Retinol • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Myristyl Alcohol • Lauryl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Caprylic Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.

Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.

Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.

This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.

Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cetearyl Olivate

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also

Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Sorbitan Olivate

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.

Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Allantoin

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing

Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.

Retinal

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Retinal is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the gold-standard class of anti-aging ingredients.

Retinal has many benefits as other retinoids: improve skin texture, reduce large pores, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, heal scars, and fight acne.

Studies show retinal may work at a faster rate than retinol due to its structure.

All retinoids have to be converted into retinoic acid before starting to work. Some retinoids take several steps of conversion before binding. Retinal is only one step away, making it more potent.

Like other retinoids, retinal may be irritating. It is best to ease into using this ingredient frequently.

Using the 'ramp up' method, start by using retinol once a week. This gives your skin time to adjust and decrease irritation. Once you feel ready, you can slowly increase the frequency of retinol use.

Using retinoids will increase sun-sensitivity in the first few weeks of use. Though studies show retinoids increase your skin's natural SPF with continuous use, it is best to always wear sunscreen and sun-protection.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 64.

Pentylene Glycol

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

SCINIC Cicanoid Retinal Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

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