The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Deciem

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4.2

108 reviews
82%
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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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    5.0
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    KillerKungFuWolfBitch

    7 years ago

    This is liquid gold! Only been using for 2 months but it is already HG in my book! Sinks in well, no greasy tacky sensation like I've experienced with Retin-A. I've been an intermittent user of RA...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    maria91

    7 years ago

    Very efficient. It needs some time until you notice a difference (a month of so of applying every night), but it works with very minimal side effects. I applied a few drops of tamanu oil after this...

    About reviewer (65 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    nadia77

    7 years ago

    I tried Retin a once and it made my skin burn and peel, I’m scared to use it again because it made me breakout as well. I tried this retinoid 3 nights in a row and didn’t have any peeling or...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    hwnpunch

    7 years ago

    I've been using this for months now and this makes a noticeable difference in the overall tone and texture of my skin. My skin looks brighter and smoother with few breakouts. I had a small initial...

    About reviewer (307 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KanchanCollage

    7 years ago

    It has changed my skin, evening out the discoloration. Nothing beats retinol! The Ordinary sells Retinol 2%. That has made the most impact on my skin feeling smoother, and definitely and quickly...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Medium Brown, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    svedija

    7 years ago

    Yay.Another excellent serum from The Ordinary. This is well formulated, non irritating( retiniods usually are not), fast absorbing and gives me nice glow. I love that is not oily and absorbs very...

    About reviewer (253 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    kasmiraburki

    7 years ago

    *I use this product ONCE a week only. So far, I have noticed fantastic results. My skin feels more youthful and glowy, and it also helps slightly with my under eye creases/bags. I do layer a...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    Shelly1010

    7 years ago

    After all the glowing reviews by YouTubers & the promise for highly effective Retinol product, I’m pretty disappointed! Here’s why.. My skin is the kind who react extremely fast/well to active...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Alyxxie

    7 years ago

    It is my first retinoid. I started every other night and I realised that's way too much. My face starting breaking out like crazy and I thought it was just the "purging phase" but after some...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jossibaloo

    7 years ago

    I have used the Verso n 4 serum, which is also a serum with this new type of retinol but this comes with a remarkable lower price and I think this works even better than Verso. The only minus (as...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    youngmystery

    7 years ago

    I wrote a review before but had to rewrite it as the effects of this product changed for the better. This review will be useful to those acne-prone who don't want to have all the retinoid uglies at...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    ConradZimmerman

    7 years ago

    The Ordinary is a brand under the mothership Deciem The Abnormal Beauty Company. The Ordinary has all "things" going for it. Excellent packaging, stable active ingredients at the highest...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    badhero

    7 years ago

    There really isn't any reason not to try this.

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    Jennhi

    7 years ago

    I have combo/oily/acne prone skin that is also sensitive. I use this 2-3 times a week and the glow in my skin is definitely noticeable! Acne spots are starting to fade and any slight...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    NGin

    7 years ago

    I love the way my skin feels the morning after I apply it. I get absolutely no irritation, even under the eyes, unless I use it every day. I am not seeing a DRAMATIC difference in my skin, but...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    bumblebee770

    7 years ago

    Well, I tried but ended up tossing. I'm not at all convinced that this particular retinol formulation is enough to produce any results on skin that is used to regular retinols (not Rx, just over...

    About reviewer (102 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ejbee

    7 years ago

    I really wanted to like this, I admire The Ordinary brand and their efforts to simplify skincare choices at a great price point. BUT, this has done nothing for my skin except dry it out, even with...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    missmelanierose

    7 years ago

    This is one of the more powerful OTC retinols available. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin, although I have used retinols for a while now. My 65y old mother is obsessed with this, I have to...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Curly, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bebe_girl

    7 years ago

    ive only used this once (i just started introducing retinol into my skincare routine) but so far i havent got any negative reaction from it whatsoever. i have a good feeling about the product coz i...

    About reviewer (483 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    annalovesblack

    7 years ago

    I have been reading a lot about this brand and I was so eager to try it. Among other products that I bought from them, I also included this one. My skin is sometimes dry, sometimes acne-prone,...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

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