So apart from the key ingredients the brand claims this contains, which are Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol and Tasmannia Lanceolata extract, there are also just a lot of other ingredients here that are far higher up the list that are commonly found in skincare products. What is the ingredient list like?īut before I try to explain to you my experience with using this product we should have a look at the ingredient list:Īqua (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 (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium Edta, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin. But as I mentioned above, now that I have used this, I feel very very confused. The emulsion in this product also adds a richer, serum like texture which I had hoped would make it right for my dry/ dehydrated skin. Additionally I found out that retinoids can be a good start if you have sensitive skin and want to try out a retinol. Apart from anti-aging properties this should help with uneven skin tone and textual irregularities as well. It is not a full on retinol but ‘retinol-alternative’ and the brand claims it is suitable for all skin tones. On paper this sounds like it should work. Now that I have tried it though, I am very confused. The price point makes them very accessible though: at €10.90 this is an affordable retinol derivative that I hoped would allow me to at least start my journey. There are online dermatologists who will not recommend the brand because of it. However I have since read that retinols by The Ordinary aren’t exactly the most stable skincare formulations on the market and so it can be a bit hit or miss when you try it. The reason I went with a product by The Ordinary is because they are known for doing effective skincare at a not so high price point. Skincare review: The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Let’s see how I got on with The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. This is supposed to be a less potent version of a retinol and the market has flooded with retinol derivatives and alternatives that claim to give similar results but be less irritating. To start my retinol journey I decided to try a retinoid. So no retinols without sunscreen people! Take care of your skin. They can cause irritation and you have to be pretty careful with sunexposure as well. One catch: my skin can be quite reactive and sensitive and retinols are not exactly known for being the best if you have sensitive skin. I am in my late 30s and all around the skinfluencer world I heard people saying how you should really incorporate a retinol into your skincare routine to prevent the signs of aging.
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