A-Game 5

Regular price $14.90
Sale price $14.90 Regular price

A silky, light emulsion containing a medium-strength amount of retinal to help against all signs of aging, while being gentle on the skin.   

30 ml

Skin type: all skin types, especially combination, oily skin

Skin concern: smart-aging, wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation

Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free

A-Game 5

A-Game 5

Regular price $14.90
Sale price $14.90 Regular price

description

Retinal is the "big brother" molecule of the better known anti-aging superstar, retinol. While retinol needs two metabolic conversion steps to reach the active form, retinoic acid (aka  tretinoin), retinal is the direct precursor only one conversion step away from the active form the skin cells understand. It is estimated that retinal can convert more than 10x faster to retinoic acid than retinol, making retinal an outstandingly effective member of the retinoid family (vitamin A family).

6-6.5
pH
0.05%
Retinal
+
Allantoin Biosaccharide Gum-1
Once converted, retinal helps the skin cells to produce more collagen and other structural elements, making the skin more youthful, firm and elastic. It also speeds up the renewal process of the upper skin layers making it smoother and more even. A-Game is a smart-aging must-have, but it is also useful as an adjacent product for fading pigmention, as well as helping acne-prone skin. In terms of strength and knowledge, we would compare our 0.05% retinal serum to a mid-strength retinol product (typically in the 0.2-0.5% range), but with less irritation potential and possibly quicker results.

who is it for?

Pretty much anyone who is looking to try out Retinal in their skincare routine, but the texture of this product is more comfortable for combination and oily skin. 
Skin type
ideal for combination, oily skin
Skin problem
smart-aging, wrinkles, loss of firmness, pigmentation
Texture
bright yellow, silky and light emulsion 

how to use

Apply a pea sized amount to the face in the PM. In your evening routine, apply liquid and gel-type products first (for example a toner, our exfoliants or our other serums such as HA 5 or B-Bomb), then A-Game. Follow with a moisturizer. Wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater in the morning.

If your skin is sensitive, start using A-Game every other day and if well-tolerated, move up to every evening in two weeks. You can try using A-Game around the eye area, but pay attention not to rub it into your eyes. 

Do not use if pregnant. Topical use of retinoids during breastfeeding is considered low risk, however, please consult your physician first.

Good to know: A-Game has a bright yellow color due to the retinal in it. Based on our experience, it dissipates on the skin and does not leave a yellow tint on surfaces.

Shelf life: 18 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)

ingreds & research

key ingreds:

Retinal (0.05%) – An anti-aging superstar ingredient that is the direct precursor of retinoic acid (the active form that the skin cells understand) and shows an outstanding activity/tolerance ratio among topical retinoids. 

Allantoin & Panthenol – A classic ingredient duo known for their skin soothing and skin protecting abilities.

Biosaccharide Gum-1 – A carbohydrate molecule that has nice skin soothing and moisturizing abilities, and makes A-Game even more gentle and silky. 

full inci list:

Aqua (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 (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Edta, Pentylene Glycol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

research:

Creidi, P., and Ph Humbert. "Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 49-52.

Siegenthaler, G., J. H. Saurat, and M. Ponec. "Retinol and retinal metabolism." Biochemical Journal 268.2 (1990): 371-378.

Fluhr, J. W., et al. "Tolerance profile of retinol, retinaldehyde and retinoic acid under maximized and long-term clinical conditions." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 57-60.

Creidi, Pierre, et al. "Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 39.6 (1998): 960-965.

Mukherjee, Siddharth, et al. "Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety." Clinical interventions in aging 1.4 (2006): 327.

Dréno, B., et al. "Topical retinaldehyde with glycolic acid: study of tolerance and acceptability in association with anti-acne treatments in 1,709 patients." Dermatology 210.Suppl. 1 (2005): 22-29.

Pechere, M., et al. "The antibacterial activity of topical retinoids: the case of retinaldehyde." Dermatology 205.2 (2002): 153-158.

 

Customer Reviews

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Maria
It’s an ok product

I haven’t noticed a huge difference on my face. But for the strength of it and how much it costs its ok. My face is used of retinol. This was my first time trying retinal. I live in a hot semi-humid environment where summers are harsh on my skin. I’ve started getting the usual humidity pimples 2 weks ago. Not sure if it has contributed. I also bought the A game 10 but plan to use after summer. Definitely wear sunscreen!

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Jelena N.
10/10

This is by far the best thing I ever put on my skin. I'm 33, have combination/oily skin and have battled with a breakout here and there for years and nothing helped. It was nothing too drastic, but my skin was never 100% clear. Since using this, my skin has become completely clear, smooth, soft and the little wrinkles I started having on my forehead are literally disappearing. I cannot say enough about this product, I feel I cannot live without it anymore.

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Eman Moustafa
Absolute perfection

Couldn’t say enough no matter how much I raved about this. I used retinol for 6 months before I started Retinal so my skin didn’t purge that much but the results came much faster and better that retinol.

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Damien
gentle and effective.

love the texture, spread well and easily. feels good on my oily skin. saw some improvement on my skin along with the c glow serum after a month. will continue using it in the long run. LOVE IT!

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Patrícia Napoleão
Very good - excelente Price/Quality ratio

Very good - excelente Price/Quality ratio