Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

2.6
33ingredients
SerumThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from The Ordinary lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningScar healingDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin textureBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethyl linoleate, propanediol, dimethyl isosorbide, cetearyl isononanoate, bisabolol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol, tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, inulin lauryl carbamate, glyceryl stearate, ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, carrageenan, xanthan gum, acacia senegal gum, cetyl palmitate, sucrose laurate, polysorbate 20, isoceteth-20, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, behentrimonium chloride, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, disodium edta, dehydroacetic acid, benzoic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion against your own profile.