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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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Maintenance
This product was great for maintaining healthy skin. It is super oily which I hated. Switched to the emulsion which does not work for clearing up breakouts I've been recently experiencing. Will try the retinol next for the breakouts in the hopes that since it's retinol and not retinoid the oil won't exacerbate the acne.
OILY!
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Super oily, never absorbs just ends up on my pillow.
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Age 30-44
Skin Type Oily
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I'm a week my skin look more healthy
Horrible
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I have used the 2% emulsion for years and liked the way it felt on my skin, but felt it was time to move onto something stronger, I bought the 5% in squaline and I hated it. It was really, really oily and was not absorbed by my skin at all. I tried applying it at night and It stained my pillows and made my hair greasy where it had touched my skin. Applying it in the morning would be impossible without looking like a shiny oil slick. I only used one drop!
Congealed
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I tried to use this after applying hyaluronic acid but it congeals, like rubbing sand into my skin, have to rub it off. Tried applying it both straight after hyaluronic acid and after waiting 30 mins but still congealed. Also stored in fridge. So not sure where I'm going wrong as apparently you can use hyaluronic acid beforehand