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The Ordinary
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Ampoules
4.1
(111)
33 Total Ingredients
Ingredients distribution based on EWG rating
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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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4.1
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Dry/Sensitive
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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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...
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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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Dry/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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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)....
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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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funskincare
Oily/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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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.
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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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VAO
Oily/Resilient
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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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...
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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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Petrenci
Dry/Sensitive
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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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I love this retinoid's formula. I use it for blemishes, dark post and anti-aging treatments twice a week.
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It is not stable. It is only good for 3 months and 30ml is too much for that time (twice a week use).
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