The Ordinary

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains 33 ingredients. INCI: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, and more. We have found comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Ceteareth-20

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Ethyl Linoleate

Glyceryl Stearate

Polysorbate 20

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Aqua (Water)

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Propanediol

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Bisabolol

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Retinol

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Ceteareth-12

Carrageenan

Xanthan Gum

Acacia Senegal Gum

Cetyl Palmitate

Sucrose Laurate

Isoceteth-20

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Behentrimonium Chloride

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

It is a preservative and product's formula stabilizer. In other words, it helps the product to stay in its original shape. It prevents the components from chemical reactions with each other. It also increases the penetration of the components. It is very well researched and considered to be safe.

Disodium EDTA

Dehydroacetic Acid

Benzoic Acid

This component is a preservative that is very often used in a combination with phenoxyethanol to boost the effectiveness. Ethylhexylglycerin also temporarily improves skin condition, making it softer.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Healing

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Brightening

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains 33 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane contains 8 ingredients. INCI: Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, and more. We have found comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

Squalane

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract

The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% In Squalane contains 8 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Retinol 0.2% In Squalane

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

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