The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane
Retinoids (Granactive / Squalane) · Night treatment · 1 oz · around $12
Should you buy it? The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane 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
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| Product | Price | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum | $22 | Post-acne marks, Textured hair, Dark spots |
| The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | $9 | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks |
| The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | $11 | Dark spots, Acne, Redness |
| Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Night Treatment | $32 | Dark spots, Melasma, Post-acne marks |