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Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

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Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

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3.8

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7 Total Ingredients

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Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Pregnancy-friendly
Eczema-Safe

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3.8

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Product Attributes

Alcohol-free
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Allergen-free
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Pregnancy-friendly
Eczema-Safe

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30 Reviews

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Dry/Resilient

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product review positives

▪︎It is one among the popular Retinoid/Retinol products ▪︎Helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles ▪︎Clears Acne ▪︎Reduce pigmentation and dark spots ▪︎Smoothes skin texture ▪︎I apply this after my serum ▪︎I use this once or twice /week. As it has 2% ...

product review negatives

▪︎2% Retinoid is definitely not for beginners. I recommend 0.1% or 0.2% ▪︎I already have dry skin and this makes even more dry. But I can't stop using it. So, I use sandwich method (Moisturizer-Retinoid-Moisturizer)

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annaya

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product review positives

It is very gentle. If you are new to retinoids or have sensitive skin, i think it might be a very good starting point. Also, if you have dry skin, the addition of oil will make it less drying 🥰 and because it is squalane, it’s a very universal oil, ...

product review negatives

Unfortunately, it does not provide the results that i am used to seeing from actual retinol. Even comparing to a low percentage retinol serums (0.2%-0.3%), the performance of this product is minimal, if any. I thought about it more as a maintenance s...

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midnightvsme

Oily/Sensitive

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Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

product review positives

I have used this before and I am currently using my second bottle. I see that it's not for everyone because of the oily texture but I've find some ways to use it. I started using retinoids with this product cause this was the most gentle one and I ne...

product review negatives

Texture is so oily and doesn't really absorb into the skin and you can only use it for 3 months after opening it.

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product review positives

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion helps to improve skin texture and pigmentation. It reduces the look of fine and expression lines. It is non greasy and sinks into skin really quickly. It gives multiple skincare benefits such as improving skin texture...

product review negatives

Nothing......amazing product

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nataliajp

Dry/Sensitive

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Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

product review positives

It is effective. Next morning my skin feels soft and plump. Also it moist deep into the skin thanks to the squalene

product review negatives

Maybe a little too greasy feeling. Especially in summer and in a humid weather like where I live. I dont mind using it before bed. But a more oily skin type person will not love it. My boyfriend cant stand using it even in the night

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