I have no problems with product. I haven’t been using it long enough to know if it will work for me. But why does such an awesome company like the Ordinary which goes out of its way to be so informative and transparent bury an important fact about this product. It has to be refrigerated. This is buried in small type at the bottom of the directions. Why not put this in a more apparent place on the package???? People looking to reduce wrinkles often are the same people who have trouble reading small type. Just sayin’.
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Targets uneven texture and fine lines for a visibly refined …
Key Benefits
- Targets uneven texture and fine lines for a visibly refined complexion
- Supports a brighter, more even-looking tone with consistent use
- Lightweight, milky emulsion layers well under moisturizers and SPF
- Designed for potency with reduced irritation versus traditional retinol
- Budget-friendly treatment that fits seamlessly into nighttime routines
Key Ingredients
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (Granactive Retinoid): Advanced retinoid ester that helps improve texture and reduce the look of lines
- Retinol (encapsulated): Gradual delivery to support skin renewal while minimizing dryness
- Squalane: Lightweight lipid that helps maintain a comfortable, supple feel
- Glycerin: Humectant that draws in moisture to keep skin balanced
- Emollients (caprylic/capric triglyceride): Cushion the formula for a smooth, non-greasy finish
How to Use
- PM only. After cleansing and drying skin, apply a few drops to face and neck.
- Allow to absorb, then follow with a simple moisturizer.
- Use SPF 30+ every morning while using retinoids.
- Start 3 nights per week; increase to nightly as tolerated. Avoid mixing with other strong actives (AHAs/BHAs) in the same routine.
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This product in the evening and niacinamide in the morning transformed my life. It took months of treatment but my skin never looked better, never been softer and acne free as since I started using this amazing product. My enlarged pores are looking much better and my skin tone hasn't looked so good in ages. Truly amazing product, has done wonders for me where nothing else worked!
This is the only type of vitamin A that I can tolerate on my skin and I use it every other night. It’s been about six weeks and I am seeing positive results. I hope this will always be available.
This serum is wonderful, very easy to apply and well absorbed on my oily skin. It makes my skin so smooth and it reduces blemishes very well. I got no irritation though my skin is sensitive. Now I can't do without !
I've been a diligent user of this product for almost 3 years, and it's one of the power players in my routine. Whenever I use this in my evening routine, I wake up the next morning with the most wonderfully healthy-looking, glowing skin. Only reason this isn't a 10-star review is that I also wish this were available in a higher potency
This serum is great, I'm not new to retinol but since my skin is very dry I like to take it easy with retinoids. This formula is amazing, I can use up to 3 nights a week and no irritation follows. The results are immediate, my skin is glowing and more refined. So great, keep it up!!
I started using this on my decollotage and face 2 weeks ago - it's amazing! The emulsion formulation sinks right into my skin with no greasy feel. My skin is glowy. For under $10 this product is the bomb!
This product is amazing. I have very sensitive skin, and I’ve tried differin at first because people said it’s more gentle than tretinoin. I kept using it even though it caused my face to break out horribly, thinking it was just the purging phase. After over 13 weeks of it, I quit, thinking I will never try any form of that product again. I’ve bought this without really expecting much, and chose the emulsion over squalane as it is weaker, and it has not caused any purging and/or breakouts. My skin is now showing some radiance, and I’m loving it. I do wish the company can make this in a stronge…