Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum Versus Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule
Updated on May 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 6 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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Ingredient Info
Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum 19 ingredients
Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule 64 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum 19 ingredients
Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule 64 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
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 Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhloretin
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Canola Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Betaine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Ectoin, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Adenosine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Stearate, Retinol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrahydropiperine, Potassium Hyaluronate, Phloretin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Arginine, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum 19 ingredients
Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule 64 ingredients
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