The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Retinoids (Granactive / Squalane) · Night treatment · 1 oz · around $12
Should you buy it? The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is a night treatment at around $12 for 1 oz. The amber bottle. Texture, fine lines and tone over months, not weeks, and only if you will actually wear sunscreen daily. Do not start it the same week as an acid, and not while pregnant or nursing. It suits fine lines, textured hair, post-acne marks.
What it is
The amber bottle. Texture, fine lines and tone over months, not weeks, and only if you will actually wear sunscreen daily. Do not start it the same week as an acid, and not while pregnant or nursing.
Who it suits
- Fine lines
- Textured hair
- Post-acne marks
- Dark spots
- An affordable pick
- Sensitive skin
- Deeper skin tones
- Fragrance-free
Where to buy it
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How it compares
Other night treatments in the directory that overlap with this one.
| Product | Price | Suited to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | $22 | Post-acne marks, Textured hair, Dark spots | compared |
| The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | $9 | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks | compared |
| The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | $11 | Dark spots, Acne, Redness | compared |
| Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Night Treatment | $32 | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks |
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Questions people also ask
How many nights a week should you use The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion?
As a night treatment it is used pM, 3-7 nights a week. That is the routine step it belongs to rather than a rule about this particular bottle, so follow the label where the two differ.
What skin does The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion suit?
It suits fine lines, textured hair, post-acne marks, dark spots. The amber bottle. Texture, fine lines and tone over months, not weeks, and only if you will actually wear sunscreen daily. Do not start it the same week as an acid, and not while pregnant or nursing.
Which The Ordinary line is Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion from?
It is part of The Ordinary's Retinoids (Granactive / Squalane) line. Brands rarely say which of their lines suits which hair or skin, so the line decoder sets out what each one is for.
Where can you buy The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, and what does it cost?
Around $12 for 1 oz, at Amazon. Retail prices move constantly, so treat that as a tier rather than a quote and check the retailer for today's price.
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