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Geek & Gorgeous

Geek & Gorgeous

A serum built around AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

A serum built around Centella asiatica and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum

11 ingredients

14 ingredients

Brand price

EUR 11.80 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

EUR 12.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Madecassoside
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Saccharide Isomerate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Madecassoside

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Methyl Gluceth-20 (in both products)
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
0-1 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →
Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →