The OrdinaryGranactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Name: Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Brand: The Ordinary
SKU: 2551170
Price: 11.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (724 reviews)

Item 2551170

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$11.70

Size:1.0 oz

Summary

Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™

Vegan
Clean Ingredients
Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging Brand

The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is an emulsion of a next-generation form of retinoid. This serum with a creamy texture is great for those looking for solutions for textural irregularities and signs of aging without the side effects associated with retinol.

Details

Benefits

Targets signs of aging
Improves skins' elasticity, texture, and radiance
PH 5.00 - 6.00
Cruelty-free & Vegan

Key Ingredients

Granactive Retinoid

Formulated Without

Fragrance
Alcohol
Gluten
Nuts
Oil
Silicone
Parabens
Sulfates
Mineral Oil
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone
Animal Oils
Coal Tar Dyes
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Oxybenzone

How To Use

The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine. Click here to view The Ordinary's Patch Testing Guide.

Apply a small amount to face in the PM as part of your skincare regimen, after water serums but before heavier treatments. Do not use with other retinoid treatments. Use sun protection in the AM.

Contraindications:

Do not use in the same routine as other retinoids, direct acids, pure or ethylated vitamin C, or "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1%

Ingredients

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

Reviews

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Gives your skin a chance to be healthyI'm older than most of you ( 75). I have some deep wrinkle areas this is not made to fix. But I got this because - those areas which years ago had acne have rougher areas, and some areas of skin are bumpy and I have both whiteheads and black heads. I suspect the problem is both the slowing of skin growth and the fact that some pores were damaged a long time back. What this does seem to do is to gently encourage a sort of natural exfoliation and regrowth of the skin. Fewer white heads or congested looking areas. Many years ago I used stronger stuff -- but I had oily skin - and think it is better to be consistent with lighter products. Respect that the skin's job is to protect you, so treat it gently. No abrasives which cut the skin, no strong peels. After cleansing at night ( with a different company's oil based cleanser I've used for several years), rinse well, and the wipe on the O"s Glycolic Acid Toner. Let skin dry, and apply this. Usually I apply a light moisturizer. ( I love rose oil for dry skin, but even that feels too heavy sometimes). I haven;t settled on a favorite. To me this does exactly what it should do: as a part of a regular routine it helps your skin get better. Not over night or in 2 weeks but little by little. As you get older, on annoying thing is that it takes everything in your body, including the derma, longer to repair damage. [ Which is why you should always wear sun protection, long sleeves and a hat! } I am finding that this has helped eliminate some little marks on my face from pimples or other irritations, ( I wonder if it would work on hands damaged from a lifetime of sun exposure?) I do share with others a question about shelf life: Does this absolutely need to be stored in a refrigerator, temperature, 39-40 degrees F, or is there an acceptable room temperature range where it remains stable? Is there an expiration time limit for unopened emulsion? Expiration dates do not necessarily reflect the actual viability of medications -- Many have a much longer shelf life than the official times, others really aren't fit to use. Certain items - oils, e.g, can go rancid in which case they can be damaging. High heats and UV light are a plague for most anything that is reactive. But nothing is good today and utterly useless tomorrow. So I do wish the O staff would give us some of their testing results (I'm sure they have them) and some idea of how the potency changes. Is this a half life sort of measurement, where maybe the emulsion has lost 1/2or 3/4 of its potency by the 3 month mark? Now if The O would please start making makeup again. The srum one worke beautifully under sunscreen, making skin just look better, not made up.Despite of loving...Despite of loving most of the Ordinary products-this one did not meet my preferences, nor appeared suitable for my 50 y.o. skin. I prefer granactive retinoid in squalane, and ordered this one by mistake-that had proven so after the first use. I advise new customers to buy both formulas at the same time, and compare in real time what fits their skin. My evening routine is a wash, quite a lot of hylauronic acid followed by retinoids and any night cream to hold the ingredients in without being left on my pillowcase. I need quite a lot of this unpleasantly textured emulsion, but my skin still feels dry. I try not to do a full deep wash in the morning-but have to with this, as it leaves a very thick greasy layer on me-possibly an overload of glycerin. Its white dripping texture also makes it quite weird to use. Overall, I hope to return to my favourite 5%granactive retinoid in squalane-which is out of stock most of the year. Can we please have it back? Hope this helps new buyers.

Game changer!

2023-05-17

I started using this product nightly a few months ago. It took about a month to really see results... but I am now a FIRM believer. My skin is so much more supple and with less breakouts! Also, my fine lines are less visible/improved. I just love the way my skin looks when I wake up. It is really amazing to me the difference this 2% granactive retinoid emulsion has made. Going to buy more today!

Effective and doesn't dry out your skin

2023-04-21

I've tried different types of retinoids/retinols from prescription to many over-the-counter brands. Not only were they very pricey, but there was always a difficult starting period. I am 43, and I have sensitive skin, and I have had absolutely no issues with this. It goes on so nicely, and it doesn't dry out your skin at all or leave it red and peeling. And it's very affordable. I definitely recommend it. I just finished my current bottle and I think I want to try the one in squalane because I've heard amazing things about that as well. I definitely recommend.! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing product that delivers good results!

2023-04-14

I purchased The Ordinary's 2% granactive retinol in emulsion and have used it daily for two months after reading the reviews. This is the very first skin improvement product from the many I have tried over the years that actually has noticeably improved my facial skin . I am in my early 60's and am a sun-lover who has not regularly used sun-protection on my face (oops). My facial skin has been showing increasing signs of age that include an orange-peel texture, large pores, uneven colouring and age spots. I purchased this product after a recommendation from my esthetician who said its effective over a few months of use and offered for a very reasonable price too. Now two months later after using once a day, my skin feels much softer, is more luminous and the orange-peel texture has noticeably diminished. The loose skin on my jowls are now less saggy. Five drops is sufficient for my neck and small face. I experienced no skin irritation whatsoever and once I apply a moisturizer over the retinol, no feeling of dryness. I have used such a variety of other products over the year, including high-priced products and none of these ever produced positive results. I still have lots left in the bottle from my first purchase but have already bought a second bottle as I live in Canada and can only access an Ulta store when I cross the border to the USA every couple of months. This product is a shinning star in the battle against aging skin and I intend to keep using it. This is my honest appraisal of this excellent skincare product.

Feels amazing on the skin

2023-04-07

I really do see a difference in my skin after using this product.

Great product

2023-03-19

I do really like this product, I'm a beginner with the retinoids and this was the best option. I don't really like that it is a 30 ml presentation, I hope you'll sell a smaller presentation 'cause it can only be used for 3 months after opening.

The OrdinaryGranactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

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