








A-Game 5
A silky, light emulsion containing a medium-strength amount of stabilized Retinal to help against all signs of aging, while being gentle on the skin.
1 fl.oz. (30 ml)
Skin type: all skin types
Skin concern: lines & wrinkles, loss of firmness, uneven skin, pigmentation, dullness, lack of radiance
Cruelty-free | Vegan | Breastfeeding-safe | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free
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A-Game 5
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).
who is it for?
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 30 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 please only use a small amount, adjusting frequency based on your skin's individual level of tolerance.
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 high concentration of Retinal in it. Based on our experience, it dissipates on the skin and does not leave a yellow tint on surfaces. If you still experience residual color, you can minimize it by leaving time for the product to fully absorb & using a moisturizer on top. Any marks can be removed by washing your clothes & fabrics with your regular detergent.
Shelf life: 18 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
ingredients & research
key ingredients:
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, Phenoxyethanolresearch:
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.
Tento produkt som si kúpila ako môj prvý retinoid, predtým som nepoužívala nijaký kozmetický produkt s retinoidom ani retinoid na lekársky predpis. Z môjho pohľadu je dosť jemný aj pre okolie očí a úst, nepocítila som žiadnu iritáciu. Má príjemnú konzistenciu a ľahko sa nanáša. Často sa mi však stalo, že aj napriek tomu, že som dodržala všetky pokyny na aplikáciu, nevstrebal sa mi úplne a následne sa mi miešal s krémom (neviem, či je takto zamiešaný ešte účinný), resp. sa mi otlačil na vankúš.
Čo sa týka účinnosti, nie som si ňou úplne istá. Dúfala som v zmiernenie môjho cystického akné a čiernych bodiek. Produkt používam každý večer už viac ako 3 mesiace (som na druhom balení) a v rutine mám aj B-Bomb a Cheer Up, ale stále má pocit, že nepozorujem žiadne nové výsledky od zavedenia A-Game do rutiny. Možno sa zmiernili biele bodky, ale na druhej strane mám viac zapálených pustúl. Keď som na pár dní z rutiny vyradila B-Bomb, tak sa mi akné zhoršilo, takže si myslím, že tento retinal neurobil významný rozdiel, ale možno je potrebné ho používať dlhšie alebo vo vyššej koncentrácii.
Keďže ešte nemám ani 25 rokov, anti-aging benefity veľmi zhodnotiť neviem, ale moja pokožka možno je od začiatku používania tohto produktu jemnejšia a zjednotenejšia. A hlavne mám pocit, že vidím zlepšenie v pigmentácii mojich kruhov pod očami, čo ma teší.
Celkovo si teda nie som istá, či tento produkt naozaj funguje tak, ako sľubuje, keďže je veľmi jemný a neirituje tak, ako by retinoidy mali, a nepozorujem výrazné zlepšenie akné, ale ako anti-aging produkt by mohla táto nízka koncentrácia pri dlhodobom používaní fungovať fajn. Určite stojí sa pokus vyskúšať ho na post-inflamačnú hyperpigmentáciu po akné alebo tmavé kruhy pod očami. Pozitívne hodnotím veľmi príjemnú cenu v porovnaní s podobným typom produktov od iných značiek. Kvôli cystickému akné postupne prechádzam na A-Game 10 a tiež napíšem recenziu.
Very gentle yet effective retinaldehyde that I’m happily able to tolerate on a daily basis, after having irritation from adapalene gel 3 times per week. My skin is fairly dry and pretty sensitive, now that I’m over 50, and this along with power peptides (twice a day) a moisturizer, and sunscreen have me glowing!. Moving up to A game 10 soon
bought this as a gift for my daughter she only uses it once a week. I’m trying to encourage her to use it every other day since she is new just so that she can see the benefits. She has reported to me that it does sting a little bit and she is more on the sensitive side. She’s a Fitzpatrick 2 on the scale. hopefully I could make another review about her progress. 😊
As someone approaching 30, I decided to try out a retinal and came upon this one. I have very dry skin which is pretty sensitive and found that this worked great on me. I have always been cautious with using any actives. A few years ago I used a moisturizer with retinol by mistake which stung my face so badly and turned me red for a few weeks and broke me out too so I was very scared of using this. On my first application, I did feel some light stinging but not for too long and only on the first 2 or 3 times. After that I have not experienced any discomfort again. It has cleared up my skin and evened out the tone of my face. I can definitely see the results. I've been using this for almost 4 weeks now, using it 3 times a week. I started seeing a difference about a week into using this. Suffice to say I love this product! I also gave this to my mother who had used retinol before but had never been consistent with it. She is in her mid 60s and has more of an oily skin. It also works great on her. Never felt any discomfort whatsoever. She tells me that people have been complimenting her on her great skin lately. Definitely keeping this in our routines!
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