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Achieve a more youthful complexion with The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, an advanced skincare serum that uses granactive retinoid, a next-generation retinoid active technology that avoids causing irritation to the skin that is often produced by retinoid use.
Gentle in its consistency upon application, this lightweight serum works to minimise the signs of ageing and uneven texture, helping to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark spots.
This emulsion is free from silicone and alcohol, and is also vegan and cruelty-free. This formula can make the skin more sensitive to UV radiation. Thorough skin protection is advised in conjunction with use.
Key Benefits
- Formulated with moderate-strength retinoid
- Low risk of the irritation commonly associated with retinol skincare
- A lightweight and creamy emulsion
- Works to treat a variety of skin conditions, including pigmentation, common signs of ageing and acne
- Helps to minimise the appearance of wrinkles
SKU# UK200029810
- Apply a small amount of the product onto a clean area of skin on the upper forearm.
- Keep the area dry.
- If the product has a specified duration of use, rinse off after this time has elapsed. Otherwise rinse off after 24 hours.
- If any redness, burning, itching, blistering or irritation is observed at any time throughout the test, do not use the product.
Reviews
Summary of Customer Ratings & Reviews
Gentle retinoid with moisture!
TLDR: Doesn't irritate my skin at all, but could be just a little stronger. Make a 5% version please!! My skin looks better than when I don't use any retinoids & it doesn't seem to break me out like the squalane based serum. The few pimples I do get seem to take longer to heal though. I'm in my early 40's with sensitive, dry, & acne prone (mostly hormonal) skin - which is really difficult to work with! Most products I try either make me break out or are too drying. I was using adapalene gel for a couple of years and was happy with the results other than the continued low level dryness and peeling I had to deal with. Also while adapalene is a retinoid, it's more for acne and doesn't do as much for fine lines as other retinoids. I am reaching a point in my life where lines are more of a concern, so I wanted to try something different. I have used TO squalane based serums in the past and those always broke me out and made me feel oily rather than hydrated, so I wasn't interested in those formulations. This one seems to be my Goldilocks serum so far, not drying and not greasy, wonderful! I use moisturizer over it but I almost feel like I could get away without it in the summer which is unheard of for my skin. My only complaint is that the pimples I do get seem to linger longer than when I used adapalene, and if I try to spot treat them with BP cream (tiny tiny dot!) I'll get an irritated rough spot that lasts for weeks which didn't happen before. I think a higher concentration of GR in this formulation would be my Holy Grail, this one is so close but not quite there.
Originally posted on: deciem.com
Poor Product Quality
I have been using this product for years. I usually purchase a couple bottles at a time. I recently bought this product and as seen on several other review pictures it was separated (clear liquid on the bottom and cream on top). In all my years I have never seen this before. I did shake the bottle before use but the serum was watery. The quality of the product was not the same, for a person who have been using this for years I am so disapponted they would change the formula or cut quality. This product use to be thick and creamy not the watery consistency it feels like now. Very, very disappointed. The original founder never wanted to compromise the quality of his products, he said this many times in several videos. STOP cutting corners and product quality.
Originally posted on: deciem.com
Even For The Aged
Helps with lines around the eyes. Must use daily. Results noticeable after 3 months. Gets even better by six months. I am 81 years old.
Originally posted on: deciem.com
Amazing results
I have been using this 3 times per week as I have not used retinol before and wanted to make sure my skin will not react badly. In the weeks I have been using, I have noticed a change in my skin texture it is more smooth and feels much better! Once I have finished this bottle, I will get the next one up.
Recommends this product: Yes
Gentle on Skin
I have quite sensitive skin and I purge when I try retinols but this has been great. It feels nice on the skin and it hasn’t caused me any breakouts or sensitivity. Not seen results yet as I’ve only been using a few weeks so we shall see! Love the ordinary for good quality, low cost products.
Best Use: Treat Pigmentation / Dark Spots, Uneven Skin Texture, Anti-Aging
Recommends this product: Yes
