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Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 for oily skin

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Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5

Average

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate exfoliation and barrier repair suitable for your oily skin, with retinal regulating desquamation and panthenol supporting the skin barrier.
  • The formula provides general hydration and skincare benefits, though it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address oily shine.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users widely regard this serum as an exceptional entry-level retinal product, particularly praising its ability to improve skin texture and fade pigmentation without causing the irritation often associated with retinoids. It is frequently recommended for sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types, with many users reporting a "glowy" and smoother complexion after consistent use.

Highlights

  • Gentle, non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
    • “No irritation or stinging at all”
    • “gentle enough for sensitive skin”
    • “no purging for me too”
    • “feels more gentle than 0.1% retinol.”
  • Effective results Often Mentioned
    • “Skin was already clearer”
    • “melasma has faded dramatically”
    • “healed my past scars”
    • “face feels so much smoother”
  • Elegant texture Often Mentioned
    • “Sinks into the skin fast”
    • “leaves skin feeling velvety”
    • “silky and lightweight feel”
    • “non-greasy or sticky”
  • Great value Sometimes Noted
    • “You really get a lot for your money”
    • “affordable compared to other A-vitamin products”
    • “great value”
    • “lasts a very long time”
  • Availability issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Can't buy it locally”
    • “stock issues”
    • “shipping costs”
    • “hard to find in physical stores”
  • Yellow staining Sometimes Noted
    • “Stains pillowcases”
    • “bright yellow color”
    • “transfer to her pillow case”
    • “yellow color is slightly off putting”
  • Mild scent Rarely Noted
    • “Subtle chemical scent”
    • “smell I don't notice”
    • “scent from its ingredients”
  • Packaging quirks Rarely Noted
    • “One pump is too much”
    • “hard to gauge amount left”
    • “pump dispenses too much for the face”

Sources: lovi.care, geekandgorgeous.com, reddit.com, skinsort.com, incidecoder.com, kbeautynotes.com, and more

Questions and answers

How well does Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 work for oily skin?

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5 works reasonably well for oily skin by offering moderate surface renewal and barrier support, though it lacks targeted ingredients to control shine. To best manage oily skin, a product of this type needs specialized ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to help regulate excess oil, balance pores, and promote a clear complexion.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?

Retinal and panthenol make this cream a good fit for oily skin by offering moderate surface renewal and supporting the skin barrier. Because it lacks ingredients to manage oily shine, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and balancing plant extracts to control excess oil and keep pores clear.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Retinal do for oily skin?

Retinal helps oily skin by reducing excess oil and clearing clogged pores when used daily. This ingredient is well-suited for managing breakouts while keeping skin smooth and calm.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

What does Allantoin do for oily skin?

Allantoin helps calm oily skin and keeps it feeling soft and smooth by supporting skin healing and keeping irritation low. This ingredient works well for skin that gets easily bothered, helping it stay comfortable and balanced.

Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2010

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing, for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product for oily skin also needs specialized ingredients to directly address oily shine.

Can I use this cream with niacinamide, and in what order?

You can use this cream with niacinamide, applying the niacinamide first and letting it absorb before using this treatment. This combination is safe for your oily skin and helps keep your skin balanced, though an oily skin routine also needs specialized ingredients to directly control shine.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine, starting just once a week and slowly using it more often if your skin handles it well. Oily skin also benefits from ingredients that control shine.

Facial Plastic Surgery, 2014

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This treatment is safe for your oily skin and is unlikely to cause irritation or breakouts, as it contains no harsh ingredients. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients to directly tackle oily shine, an oily skin type needs a formula with oil-controlling and pore-clearing ingredients to stay fresh and balanced.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Twice daily application of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams for 3 months improved skin texture and hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in 40 female Korean volunteers, with only the 0.1% cream significantly improving the melanin index.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018

  • Topical retinaldehyde demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria both in vitro and in vivo, leading to decreased bacterial counts without inducing resistance.

    Dermatology, 2002

  • Topical 0.05% retinaldehyde applied over 1 year significantly increased epidermal thickness of the temple and cutaneous elasticity compared to an emollient control group in 40 aging skin patients.

    Dermatology, 1999

  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016

  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020

  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000

  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

Why other serums fit oily skin better

Ingredients

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

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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