The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Deciem

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4.2

108 reviews
82%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Ethyl Linoleate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Bisabolol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Sucrose Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Isoceteth-20, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

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    1.0
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    AnnMarine

    6 years ago

    Having used .5% retinol since my late twenties, buying 2% retinoid at this price felt like a steal! The serum-like consistency and rapid absorption peaked my expectations. Two weeks in, no...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    ch4n

    6 years ago

    I'm on my 5th bottle and this is THE ONE skincare product I literally cannot live without. In my mid 30's, my skin is constantly battling whiteheads, photodamage (i live in the tropics) where sun...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Beanschan

    6 years ago

    I love love love this product! I have tried a few products by The Ordinary and this is by far my favourite! It has reduced fine lines, improved my skin texture and I haven’t had a single proper...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    thiebautrenata

    6 years ago

    I changed from Peter Thomas Roth and Paula's Choice to the Ordinary because of the price. The consistency is a bit thicker compared to the other brands I was using. I don't know about the results,...

    About reviewer (223 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Lochinvar

    6 years ago

    I've just finished my bottle of this. I used it every 4th night and applied moisturiser and oil over the top of it. I have dry aging skin with a lot of sun damage. I have wrinkles. This...

    About reviewer (263 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    Ernst

    6 years ago

    This stuff gave me BAD breakouts!!! Bought a setup suited for dry skin butt hell no. Took months to recover the skin. Contacted them and got a full refund which made my heart melt a bit. Advanced...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    TXrilla

    6 years ago

    I'm probably not using this regularly enough to see some visible results regarding it's anti-aging benefits (I know I'm probably young for this but I do have one stubborn wrinkle....that I'd love...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    danyel02

    7 years ago

    I have used prescription retinoids in the past and I found that they worked fine on the oilier parts of my skin by wreaked havoc on any drier areas. I don't have any wrinkles or fine lines yet so I...

    About reviewer (431 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Becky12

    7 years ago

    This diffinitely beats out the Neutrogena antiwrinkle creams I've used in the past. It's so light and easily absorbed, I love it! It doesn't irritate my skin, but between this and the ordinary's...

    About reviewer (105 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    FlowerBombBabe

    7 years ago

    I've been using it for 2 weeks daily (yet my skin isn't irritated) and I feel ready to write a review because I'm seeing results already!! It retails for 6£ and is probably the cheapest retinoid...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Doodleses

    7 years ago

    Eyyyy, Deciem is really on their game with bringing affordable, high-performance products to the game! I didn't know TO had a huge cult following behind it when I bought this, I really bought it...

    About reviewer (494 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Carmenface

    7 years ago

    Only been using it for a week but I see results in lessened small wrinkles. Gonna keep with this; I know major results don’t happen in a week!

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nadeen4ever

    7 years ago

    This is really a facelift in a bottle, no irritation at all, sinks right into my skin, made crow’s feet disappear within 2- 3 months, I use it around my eyes and on my neck too with great...

    About reviewer (167 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Timelesss3

    7 years ago

    Was having problematic skin and didn’t know what product to turn to. This is coming from someone who had the clearest of skins. People used to come up close to check my face as to how clear it was....

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    CuffKissBang

    7 years ago

    I was loving retinol for years, swearing by it and even had it prescribed before it became a thing. Only used it at night, had it build up to a stronger percentage slowly etc. After 7 years...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Sashaaaa

    7 years ago

    I don't know why but it works. My skin has not been happy with the majority of The Ordinary's products: they break me out and I find them difficult to apply - they either make my skin uncomfortably...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    cchayoo

    7 years ago

    I think this retinoid is largely responsible for my quickly clearing skin. My acne started from a combination of taking and stopping birth control pills and eating too many nuts and nut butters...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    anonyym

    7 years ago

    Just love The Ordinary!

    About reviewer (250 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    cinderxlla

    7 years ago

    Seems too mild for a version of retinol. May be good for those under 30. Retinol works for those over 30. This one is filled with soft mild actives without irritation such as dryness and peeling

    About reviewer (56 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    2.0
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    MsCarolDanvers

    7 years ago

    I didn't have any irritation, peeling or dryness with this product but it gave my normally clear skin several cystic pimples.

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

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