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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil versus Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum .

Last updated on September 25, 2023. Published on February 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (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

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1
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.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

2
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.

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.

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

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.

PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.

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

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

35% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
6% 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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PSA SKIN Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil 17 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

28 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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