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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 versus Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum .

Last updated on September 25, 2023. Published on June 16, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Facial Treatment

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

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

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
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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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Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
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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Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
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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Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

58% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Olival Vitaminski Serum B3 12 ingredients

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

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
AnaG's avatar

AnaG

30 days ago · Dry Skin
Review

Great retinal for the price. I find retinal less irritating then retinol. It can be my skin though.

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GreenTurd_752

9 months ago · Skin
Review

Helped sooo much with texture, dark spots and acne in a short period of time!

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