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Summary
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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Should I follow this with a moisturizer immediately after application or do I need to wait for it to settle into the skin before moisturizing?
- Asked by Abby M
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Please note there is no need to wait a certain amount of time in between application of products. As long as each product is massaged into the skin until absorption, you are welcome to apply the next product!Was this answer helpful to you
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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
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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
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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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Love it
Age 45-59
Skin Type Normal
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Great product , love it
Oxidised
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I normally really like this product and have bought it repeatedly for the last year+ but my most recent one has a blackish hue now. Its the first time I've seen it oxidise, but makes me wary of buying it or using it again.
Not sure how to use
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I've been using the Ordinary for more than a year and decided to add to my Multi-Peptide + Copper and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F routine the Granactive Retinoid but I'm not really sure how to use. I'm 51, with almost no wrinkles in my face but my skin is not firm around the chin and neck area. I always had oily skin but 3 years now into menopause it feels normal to maybe a bit dry compared to when I was younger. Can someone help me on how to use the three products and in what order?
I love this product
I love this product and am about to buy some more. You need to seal this product with a moisturizer or else it will stay oily on your face. I love tbe gel moisturizer by this same brand
Love the consistency
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I read a lot of reviews that shared that they hated the squalene consistency of this product. I personally have not found the same issue. I have loved it! I have used squalene independently before, so am familiar with its texture and the order in which to apply it (last, right before moisturizer). For me, this product sinks into my skin immediately. It doesn't sit on it, it doesn't make it feel oily. It is winter in the UK right now, and my skin is drying out big time. So this is definitely the right time of year and climate for this product. I am also 48 years old, with combination skin. I don't typically tend toward dryness, I'd say I'm a more oily skin type with normal aging and dry spots. I'm excited for this product!