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Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane for Wrinkles and Hydration Support is a highly-stable, water-free solution of 0.5% ester of all-trans retinoic acid.
Benefits
- Reduces multiple signs of aging
- Refines skin texture
- Recommended for all skin types
Formulated Without
- Water
- Alcohol
- Silicone
- Nuts
- Gluten
- Parabens
- Sulfates
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The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
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. Avoid unprotected solar exposure. Store in a cool, dry place.
Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Solanum Lycopersicum (tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone.
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Free 3 piece gift with $35 skincare purchase (valid thru 8.2.25 on in store or shipped purchases. Full or partial pickup or same day delivery purchases do not qualify. While quantities last and subject to in store availability)
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Is it okay to use the soothing & barrier support serum while using this?
- Asked by Heather
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHello! Yes, you can. <3Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will it dry you out or burn from the retinol?
- Asked by Gina
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi! You shouldn't experience dryness or burning from Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane. If you're new to Retinoids, we suggest starting off with a lower concentration such as Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion and increasing based on your skins tolerance <3 Hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 1At night
- 1Aging
- 1Cystic Acne
- 1Hormonal acne
- 1Moisture
Describe Yourself
- 1Retinol Lover
- 1Skincare Obsessed
- 1Skincare Snob
- 1Mid 50s, Normal acne prone skin
- 1Asian with combo skin
Skin Type
- 5Normal
- 2Combination
- 2Dry
- 1Oily
Most Helpful Positive Review
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Better than expected! I'd been waiting for this to be available and got so lucky in November when was back in stock. I purchased three bottles hoping I'd fall in love with it as much as my other TO products. Well, let me tell you...…. I'd been using Sunday Riley Luna for a year and was pretty hap...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Too oily - uncomfortable on my skin!
Before I bought this product I was using the Granactive Retinoid 2% in emulsion and I really loved it. (It was like milk on my skin and super nourishing). It was working well so I wanted to increase the strength. Unfortunately, there isn't 5% in emulsion, so I took the one in squalane. I knew tha...
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No squalane please.
Verified Buyer
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I used the 2 % emulsion and it was great. Unfortunately squalane gives me red reactions and I now switched to another brand for the 5 % without the squalane. Why is it not possible to make 5 % in emulsion?
Perfect !
Verified Buyer
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I was really afraid to purchase 5% Retinol from the comments after having 2% Emulsion in practice. It is not sticky and oily at all, it is really soft and on my skin practically dries out very smoothly. I have normal, combination skin, without acne. It is first day of use for me and as for now i definitely feel satisfied with my purchase of getting higher concentration.
My desert island product!!
Verified Buyer
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Only been using this for 3 days and I already see definitive results! The oil is quite a dryish oil so it doesn't feel sticky or tacky but rather smoothe and silky ! Beautiful product, please never stop making this!!!
Mine has turned purple/blue, is it still okay?
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This product is only a few months old but has turned a strange blue colour. I've had a few bottle of this product, and this is the first time this has happened! Is it still okay to use?
Broke me out
I was looking for a cheap retinol but this was not worth the price, clogged my pores and broke me out.