Head to head

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 vs Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster vs Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10.

The bottom line

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, anti-aging), while Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster is the simpler, more pared-back pick.

Reach for Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 if you want the actives; Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster keeps clear of pregnancy-flagged actives, while Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 carries one that is best paused in pregnancy.

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10Geek & GorgeousA-Game 10Serum · ~€19See every ingredient in A-Game 10, decoded
Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid BoosterVichyMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid BoosterSerum · ~€22See every ingredient in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster, decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick A-Game 10 if

  • fine lines and firmness are the goal
  • dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
  • you want the more affordable option

Pick Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster if

  • you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
  • you are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
A-Game 10Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    87
  • Brightening / tone
    63
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    41
  • Anti-aging
    92

Side by side

A-Game 10Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
TypeSerumSerum
Key activesGlycerin, Retinal, Pro-vitamin B5Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid
TextureA rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly.A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film.
FragranceNone detectedNone detected
Fungal-acne safeNot likelyLikely
PregnancyOne cautionNo flagged actives
Ingredients22 listed14 listed
Price~€19~€22

What's in one but not the other

Both share

Only in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster

The molecule doing the work

A-Game 10Glycerin
Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid BoosterGlycerin

Better for…

  • Dark spots & uneven toneA-Game 10
  • Fine lines & firmnessA-Game 10
  • Dryness & dehydrationEither works
  • Sensitive, reactive skinMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the cheaper of the two (~€19 vs ~€22).

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Common questions

Is Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster better for dark spots & uneven tone?

For dark spots & uneven tone, Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, anti-aging), while Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 if you want the actives; Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently. Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster keeps clear of pregnancy-flagged actives, while Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 carries one that is best paused in pregnancy.

Which is cheaper, Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster?

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is the cheaper of the two (~€19 vs ~€22).

Can I use Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster 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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