Village 11 Factory Miracle Youth Serum Versus Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum
Updated on January 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 7 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Village 11 Factory Miracle Youth Serum 36 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Village 11 Factory Miracle Youth Serum 36 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Retinol 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycine Soja Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Retinol 0.1%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOleyl Erucate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Retinal 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Cyclodextrin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Allantoin, Retinal 0.1%, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient 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.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis 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 TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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Village 11 Factory Miracle Youth Serum 36 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients
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Village 11 Factory Miracle Youth Serum 36 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous 101 A-Game 10 0.1% Retinal Serum 20 ingredients
Great retinal for the price. I find retinal less irritating then retinol. It can be my skin though.
This is an absolutely brilliant and cheap Retinal product. Clean Ingredient list and a great dupe of the Medik8 Crystal Retinal 10.
It helped me with:
- acne
- structure
- minor fine lines (I am 25y)
My advice is to start with AGame 5 First!! Then rotate with AGame 10 and finally only use AGame 10 (or even upgrade to AGame 20 in the same way)
In the end: Use It 5/6 times a week with Show more
