PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
EFFECTS ON SKIN FROM INGREDIENTS
By skin type
oily skin
No notable ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Oily Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
combination skin
No notable ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Combination Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dry skin
2
0 good ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
2 bad ingredient(s) for Dry Skin:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
dehydrated skin
1
1 good ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
#2: GLYCERIN
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dehydration:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne prone skin
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne Prone Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
sensitive skin
1
2
1 good ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#8: BISABOLOL
2 bad ingredient(s) for Sensitive Skin:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
anti-aging
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Anti-Aging:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
fungal acne
1
2
1 good ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
#10: RETINOL
2 bad ingredient(s) for Fungal Acne:
#13: GLYCERYL STEARATE
#22: POLYSORBATE 20
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
By skinconcern
clogged pores
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Clogged Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
acne, pimples
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Acne, Pimples:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
large pores
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Large Pores:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
dull skin
No notable ingredients
0 good ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
0 bad ingredient(s) for Dull Skin:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
pigmentation
2
2 good ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
#9: HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE
#10: RETINOL
0 bad ingredient(s) for Pigmentation:
💡 PRO-TIP 1: Pay extra attention to the first 5 ingredients (#1 - #5) of the ingredient list. They make up most of the product. The remaining ingredients have barely any effect on the skin (there are exceptions).
💡 PRO-TIP 2: It is pretty much possible for anyone to have skin reactions to anything/ any ingredient. Therefore test new products carefully (small amounts, patch tests on small areas of the skin).
COMEDOGENIC & RISK RATING
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FULL INGREDIENT LIST
👉 The product The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains 33 ingredients in total.
👉 The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, oil-free, mineral oil-free.
👉 Here's the full ingredient list: Aqua, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Linoleate, Propanediol, 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, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
👉 The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains following superstar ingredients:
∙ A form of retinol
| Ingredient | Comedogenic | Risk | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
1. AQUA | no data | no data | SOLVENT |
2. GLYCERIN | 0 | Safe as used | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
3. CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | no data | Safe as used | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING |