A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 27, 2026
0.05% retinal serum balances anti-aging and gentle exfoliation; causes irritation.
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This 0.05% retinal serum is a starter-level retinoid praised for effectiveness with less irritation than tretinoin. Many use it every 2-3 nights and report improved texture and anti-aging effects. It can still cause dryness and redness, so cautious introduction is advised.
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Real Reddit threads — 50 mentions across 27 threads
Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 0.05% Retinal Serum on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/Rosacea, r/acne and 6 more, summarized.
“When I do that regularly, I tolerate a very mild retinal 1-2xs/week Geek & Gorgeous A Game 5 (.05% retinal)”
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“I found I have to have my skin really calm to use retinoids.”
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“SPF every day. And I use Prequel half and half with Avene Xeracalm AD cream or Avene Cicalfate+ on top of it.”
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“I've been having great success with 0.05% retinal by Geek & Gorgeous (A-Game 5).”
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“I can use it up to every 2 days by now.”
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“Maybe that would be an option for someone who has problems with tretinoin”
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“Geek & Gorgeous have a nice one (A Game 10).”
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“You need to try Differin or Retinal”
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“starting at 0.1% or higher”
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“main HG using the strongest possible OTC vitamin A derivative: Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 20, it is a retinal.”
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“I finally had my face under control now in my 20s main HG using the strongest possible OTC vitamin A derivative: Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 20”
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“it is a retinal.”
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“I've gone for Geek and Gorgeous A Game 0.05% Retinal as recommended by a dermatologist”
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“And if you want to start a Retinol, start low and slow to avoid reactions.”
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“The Ordinary and Geek & Gorgeous are great affordable options for your serums.”
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“Geek and gorgeous retinAL (0.05 0.1 0.2)”
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“My personable recommendations”
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