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Granactive Retinoid* 2% Emulsion by The Ordinary — Dermasift — Dermasift

The Ordinary·AI-analyzed

Granactive Retinoid* 2% Emulsion

treatment · 30 ingredients

This advanced emulsion combines two forms of retinoid to target signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, with less irritation. It helps to improve skin texture and promote a more youthful appearance.

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Mostly targets oily skin & excess sebum

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What this targets

How this product targets each concern — longest bar is its strongest match

Oily Skin & Excess Sebum1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Blackheads & Pore Congestion1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Dehydrated Oily Skin1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Dark Circles & Under-Eye Concerns1 helpful ingredient

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Acne & Breakouts4 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Mixed — has beneficial actives but also some ingredients to watch

Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Aging, Wrinkles & Fine Lines2 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Good for this concern

Dryness & Dehydration8 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Mixed — has beneficial actives but also some ingredients to watch

Sensitivity, Redness & Rosacea3 helpful ingredients

Often helps with: Mixed — has beneficial actives but also some ingredients to watch

Ingredients

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30 total

Ingredients above this line are present at >1% and listed in descending concentration order. Below this line, ingredients are at <1% and the order is not meaningful.

1

AQUA(Water)

solventhumectantdiluent

2

GLYCERIN(Glycerol)

humectantsolventemollientskin conditioning agent

3

ETHYL LINOLEATE

emollientskin conditioninganti-acne

4

PROPANEDIOL(Propanediol)

HumectantSolventEmollientViscosity modifier

5

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE(MCT Oil)

emollientsolventskin conditioning agent

6

DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE

solventpenetration enhancer

7

CETEARYL ISONONANOATE

emollientskin conditioning agent

8

BISABOLOL(Alpha-Bisabolol)

anti-inflammatorysoothing agentskin conditioningfragrance ingredient

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.