Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb vs Foxtale 0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum

Geek & Gorgeous

B-Bomb

Foxtale

0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum

A serum built around Niacinamide and Zinc salt, for hydration and fighting acne.

A serum built around Retinoid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Serum

11 ingredients

33 ingredients

Brand price

EUR 8.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Silicone-free, Fungal-acne-safe, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Chemical sunscreen1
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20

Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Niacinamide

Concerns

No concerns found

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitoyl Glycine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycereth-26
Humectant
0 / 0
Zinc PCA
Humectant
- Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Reduces Irritation
Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
0-1 / —
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cetearyl Olivate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propanediol (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →
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 →