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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion — The Ordinary · beautydewlabs

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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

The Ordinary

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

skincare · moisturizer

Targetsacne aging

$12.10avg price

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Price: $12.10
Key actives: 1

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Price$12.10 avg
Actives1 evidence-backed key active
Heads-uppregnancy caution · photosensitizing

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Pregnancy caution — contains Retinol; ask your doctor☀ Contains Retinol — wear SPF mornings

Fragrance-freeSulfate-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-free

Silicone-free

Vegan (by ingredients)

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The good

Evidence-backed actives: retinol · ingredients
Fragrance-free · ingredients
Sulfate-free · ingredients
Alcohol-free · ingredients
Paraben-free · ingredients
Vegan formula · certification

Watch-outs

Not recommended during pregnancy · safety
Can increase sun sensitivity — wear SPF · safety

The actives

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Retinol

The most-studied anti-aging active; speeds up skin cell turnover and smooths fine lines.

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INCI · decodedactive= evidence-backed

Aqua,Glycerin,Ethyl Linoleate,Propanediol,Dimethyl Isosorbide,Cetearyl Isononanoate,Bisabolol,Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate,Retinol,Inulin Lauryl Carbamate,Glyceryl Stearate,Carrageenan,Xanthan Gum,Acacia Senegal Gum,Cetyl Palmitate,Sucrose Laurate,Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone,Behentrimonium Chloride,Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate,Disodium EDTA,Dehydroacetic Acid,Benzoic Acid,Ethylhexylglycerin,Phenoxyethanol,Chlorphenesin

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RatingNo reviews yet
Price$12.10 avg
Actives1 evidence-backed key active
Heads-uppregnancy caution · photosensitizing

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Pregnancy caution — contains Retinol; ask your doctor☀ Contains Retinol — wear SPF mornings

Fragrance-freeSulfate-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeVegan (by ingredients)