Geek & Gorgeous: $10-$20 Unique Actives?!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:32 - What is Geek & Gorgeous?
04:08 - My Skincare Routine(s)
see below for full list

❇️ PRODUCT REVIEWS/RANKINGS ❇️

05:51 - C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum

10:02 - A-Game Retinal Serum

12:17 - Liquid Hydration

13:50 - Jelly Joker Cleanser

15:21 - aPad 20% Azeclair Serum

17:39 - Cheer Up 6% Mandelic + BHA Liquid

19:46 - B-Bomb 10% Niacinamide Serum

21:01 - Outro

✴️ Skincare Routines ✴️

Original (all products):
AM:
🔸Jelly Joker cleanser or micellar water
🔸C-Glow Serum or Cheer Up (actives, alternating)
🔸Liquid Hydration or aPad
🔸Moisturizer & SPF
PM:
🔸Jelly Joker or BPO Cleanser
🔸Liquid Hydration
🔸A-Game or B-Bomb (actives, alternating)
🔸Oil & Moisturizer

Final:
AM:
same as before but no Cheer Up & mixed together in my palm aPad with Inkey List BHA or C-Glow

PM:
same as before but no B-Bomb (substituted other calming serums, ie Beauty of Joseon & Versed)

#skincare #geekandgorgeous #skincarereview

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This video is part of a series in which I trial a brand or theme's skincare products for a minimum of two weeks; afterward, I give a review of each product based on my experience, the ingredients, and the cost. I film these bare faced (with the skincare discussed applied) for transparency. These videos are made to share my own experience and general thoughts. For YOUR routine, I always recommend visiting your dermatologist!

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FTC Disclosure:
Products kindly gifted by Geek & Gorgeous. Not sponsored. All my own opinions. I make a small commission through purchases made via links. Thank you to anyone who uses these links as it helps support the channel!

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About Me:
Dry/Acne-Prone Skin

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[AliceintheRabbitHole]

No citations for this video because: G&G cites their own research (on each product page!) So rad 😎

Also, so sorry for my red eyes in this video! ...sleep is for after the move, right? 🤣

Have a wonderful week, all!

[rinav.]

I really hope Ulta or sephora picks up this brand so that we can order easily and not worry about exchange rate or dealing with international shipping worries.

[thebeaside]

This is where I get basically all of actives from geek and gorgeous. I’m a bit sensitive to HA and niacinimide and I like that those ingredients are kept separate. Their A-game is great, I’ve been using A-game 10 for like 2 years now. I really like their liquid hydration and stress less for just soothing and being kind to my skin, helps with redness and irritation. I’m on my second bottle of Apad and I’ve noticed a bit of an improvement in redness and acne, but I can’t be sure that it’s that making the big difference, but it’s nice to use and hydrating. I’ve been testing their liquid exfoliants, will likely never try smooth out because I don’t need or tolerate really strong exfoliants. But their calm down and cheer up ones are great, I love that they’re gentle but work well, and I love that there’s a bit of BHA in there. The vitamin c is great too. I’ve been storing mine in the fridge and it’s still clear (it’s been 3 months since I got it home). I’ve tried the happy barrier moisturiser and I like that too, it’s pretty matte/satin finish, but still rich. Although I don’t love the packaging because the TPE is a twist cap and not a flip cap (I’m lazy).

[mistysmurf]

My credit card and husband doesn’t like it when you post! I’ll have to try some of these when I’ve gone through some of your other recommendations. 🤣

[masonjeq]

This is the only brand that I've seen where their low costs keep me from ordering. I'm mostly just interested in the Retinal and Vitamin C serums, but I don't want to order in bulk for either of those products. I'll probably do it once I finally run out of at least 1 of all my backup in either category.

[anitamiko]

Köszönjük a videót! So excited to see you review this brand from my native Hungary 🇭🇺 I have heard other people rave about the cleanser. But you too now? I think I will definitely pick up that cleanser. Along with the vitamin C, hydrating toner, an exfoliating toner.

[pamelag]

G&G are a wonderful brand! I'm using their aPad, Calm Down, Jelly Joker, and their Vitamin C products. You're so right about toners too. I detest astringents as they strip my skin. If you are going to cleanse your skin with a cotton pad, use a nice micellar water such as Bioderma's.
Hydrating toners are game changers and it's good to see western brands slowly starting to catch on (CeraVe for example). K and J Beauty are the OG for hydrating toners though! Won't be without them ever!

[celiareed]

Geek and Gorgeous is definitely on my radar, but I’m so burnt out on buying skincare. Have so many products that will expire before I can use them! ❤️❤️

[nikkikimberly]

I literally am running out of all my actives or serums, niacinamide, vitamin c, retinol and want to add azelaic acid so I have b-bomb, c glow apad and retinal in cart and have nothing but great reviews, thinking of just going for, I'd definitely save money in reality since the current stuff is much more individual ! Thanks for review !

[Begining]

Seriously, your presentation, content and science-based info is terrific.

[joanainacio]

I love their c glow vitamin c serum, it’s quite effective while being gentle on my sensitive skin. Really didn’t like Liquid hydration as it was not enough for my dehydrated skin and the jelly cleanser felt like rubbing Vaseline all over my face (my favourite cleanser is Hemish all green clean foam).
I’m also using their retinal, so let’s see what happens!

[shannon]

I definitely want to try this line! Thank you! I hope your move goes well. Get some rest if you can.

[VivianBB]

I the C-glow, such a nice feeling when applied and I feel like it really does the job, what a gem!

[LuciKaede]

Thank you for this video! So far I've tried only the aPad serum but the Liquid Hydration, Keep Calm toner and the new mosturizers are on my list to buy next.
Personally for me, aPad serum was alright with combating my mild rosacea redness but it wasn't on par with Skintegra Infrared serum that also has azelaic deravite + madecassoside, oat extract and niacinamide.
If you liked this, I highly recommend you try that one as well. It's quite hydrating and calming!

[lisasmith]

I like that you can try most of the line without breaking the bank. I hope your move is going well. Just remember, when it feels overwhelming, take a break. It may seem to slow you down but it will, in the end, save you time. Luv ya❌⭕

[belindah]

Love their AGame10 & likewise no irritation or dryness just a few uncharacteristic breakouts at the beginning. Would love to try their C Glow but international shipping is not so competitive unfortunately if you dont meet free shipping $$.

[singlehandedbeauty]

Thank you for the AMAZING review. I am about to place an order and this video was so helpful.❤

[lisasmith]

I know it must be so difficult to move. I haven't done it in 18 years. I never plan to move again! You look great ❌⭕

[katieh]

I HAVE to buy this brand Everyone Ive seen review this just loves it ❤ and Im one of thos people who have Always wanted to try the skinceuticals Vitamin C but just can't pay that price for a serum. TY for the review

[becominghealthyandhappy]

Loved this video Alice! Great job! Your ranking doesn’t surprise me at all, mine is very similar. I’ve tried some of their products but not all, if you want to try a different exfoliant, I really love their Calm down, though their exfoliants are a little expensive.