Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Average rating from 64 Ratings
3.6

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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

3.6
from 64 Ratings
Product Overview

Quick Product Notes
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Paraben-Free
Sulfate-Free
Alcohol-Free
Silicone-Free
EU Allergen-Free
Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients


Anti-Aging from 1 Ingredient(s):
Retinol

Brightening from 2 Ingredient(s):
Retinol Alpha-Bisabolol

Acne-Fighting from 1 Ingredient(s):
Retinol

Promotes Wound Healing from 1 Ingredient(s):
Alpha-Bisabolol

Ingredients Related to Skin Types
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Dry Skin
1
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
None
Sensitive Skin
2

Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
84%
3%
6%
6%

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Product Ingredient List

(Showing first 5 of 31 Ingredients)
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative)
1
Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Viscosity Controlling,Chelating Agent)
1
A
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emollient,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Emulsifying,Opacifying,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)

Latest User Reviews

jen101
combination PIHAcneAnti-Aging+ 5
gentle retinoid

i have sensitive skin. most of skincare i've tried irritates my skin, especially the ones that contains retinoid. But this one is an exception. I see improvement in my skin problems, without any peeling or burning sensation. I pair this with the ordinary buffet and iunik betaglucan.

fleursauvent
combination RosaceaAnti-AgingBlackheads+ 3
Gentle product in moderation, but can irritate some skin types

On its own, the product does irritate sensitive skin slightly. I have experienced a bit of peeling, but with proper moisturizing, this is not an issue. Initially I used it on its own every 3 days, but because of my rosacea and skin sensitivity, I decided to use it daily by adding one drop of the granactive retinol emulsion into my daily moisturizer. I plan to add one more drop every two nights by next month. I'm curious to see what my skin would look like after a year of usage.

greenteaskincare
dry Anti-AgingDehydratedUneven
haven't noticed any results

I was very exited when I found such a nice concentration of retinol for so reasonable price. I have introduced retinol into my skincare routine about year ago. I had very high expectations, but unfortunately I haven't noticed any results after using 2 bottles of this serum. Its very gentle and easy absorbed. I have been using it every night and it didn't make my skin sensitive. There was no peeling nor dryness either. It was in fact very moisturising. It makes skin looking plumped, but didn't do anything with wrinkles, pores or hyperpigmentation. I will be coming back to this serum anyway, as I want to have a retinol in my skincare for long term results and so far there are no many alternatives in that price range.

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