The Ordinary
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Ampoules
4.1
(111)
33 Total Ingredients
Ingredients distribution based on EWG rating
Ingredient Safety
Ingredient Compatibility
The number of good or bad ingredients for each skin type
Oily
2 Good
0 Bad
Dry
1 Good
0 Bad
Sensitive
1 Good
2 Bad
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Ratings & Reviews
4.1
111 Reviews
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Product Attributes
73 Reviews
Skincarekitten
Dry/Sensitive
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Summary: This is one of the products of The Ordinary I've used the longest. Non-irritating retinoid that is smooth, silky and easy to absorb. Details: This retinoid has a milky texture and a faint smell that I can't describe very well. I like the f...
The only downside for me is that it's not very strong and while it smoothes out my skin overall, it doesn't seem to work that well against specific wrinkles.
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10
Anne2703
Dry/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
I wanted a retinoid product that is not oily, as I find the other retinoids from The Ordinary in squalane too long to absorb. This emulsion is not oily at all and absorbs very quickly. No irritation at all, which is normal for retinoid (vs retinol)....
Unfortunately only retinoid 2% exist in emulsion, the 5% is in squalane only. I feel that it is not strong enough.
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3
VAO
Oily/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
This is my first retinoid. I was so scared to start as I read it can cause irritation, purging. First of all, it is a lot of product and lasts looonnnng. I started using it twice a week and improving but still it just doesnt empty. It is a light fo...
I do not like droppers!! Also the container is made of glass so every time is a mini-heartbreak when it slips as I live far away from the UK and last time shipping took a month. I recently got addicted to dr Dray and she told in a video that these g...
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4
funskincare
Oily/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
It has this light texture that makes them easy to blend with moisturizer which is great. And I think we don’t have to say more about the price.
None. Didn’t experience any sort of purging, redness or irritation while using it. But after a while, I noticed that small papules are forming on the most random area of my face after I incorporate it into my routine (and I am pretty sure it’s not pu...
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3
aruneka
Dry/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
🏷️label claims: This serum with a creamy texture is great for those looking for solutions for textural irregularities / signs of aging without the side effects associated with retinol 💦 Texture: thick, goopy, creamy texture; yellowish in color. 🤔...
👎 And this one has PAO of only 3 months. i can't even half finished half of the bottle in this time. waste of product 😔
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