Head to head
Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 vs Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6
Same comparison whichever way you searched it: Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 vs Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10.
The bottom lineGeek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 and Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 are close on what they deliver, so it comes down to your skin: Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the kinder pick for sensitive or reactive skin since it is fragrance-free.
Which should you pick?
Pick A-Game 10 if
- your skin is sensitive or reacts to fragrance
- you want the more affordable option
Pick Crystal Retinal 6 if
- dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
What each delivers
Side by side
| A-Game 10 | Crystal Retinal 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Serum | Serum |
| Key actives | Glycerin, Retinal, Pro-vitamin B5 | Glycerin, Retinal, Squalane |
| Texture | A rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly. | A rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly. |
| Fragrance | None detected | Contains fragrance |
| Fungal-acne safe | Not likely | Not likely |
| Pregnancy | One caution | One caution |
| Ingredients | 22 listed | 47 listed |
| Price | ~€19 | ~€86 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in A-Game 10
Only in Crystal Retinal 6
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneCrystal Retinal 6
- Fine lines & firmnessEither works
- Dryness & dehydrationEither works
- Sensitive, reactive skinA-Game 10
Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the cheaper of the two (~€19 vs ~€86).
Ready to pick one?
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Common questions
Is Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 or Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 better for dark spots & uneven tone?
For dark spots & uneven tone, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 and Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 are close on what they deliver, so it comes down to your skin: Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the kinder pick for sensitive or reactive skin since it is fragrance-free.
Which is cheaper, Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 or Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6?
Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the cheaper of the two (~€19 vs ~€86).
Can I use Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 and Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 together?
They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.
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- A-Game 10 vs Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum
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- A-Game 10 vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
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- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Suractivated Serum
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs Eucerin Anti-Pigment Dual Serum
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
- Crystal Retinal 6 vs Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster