The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane

The OrdinaryGranactive Retinoid 5% In SqualaneIngredients

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane is a product from Uncategorized category with 10 ingredients. Notable: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract. The product is made by The Ordinary.

Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane provides following positive effects: Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting and 7 more.

Organic score: 50% natural vs 20% chemical.

INCI

1
Squalane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
3
Bisabolol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
4
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
6
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
8
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [2]: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Softening 3: Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol
Soothing 2: Bisabolol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Antiseptic 2: Bisabolol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Cleansing 1: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% In Squalane

#1Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

#3Bisabolol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Softening
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Antiseptic
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Bisabolol is one of the most effective healing ingredients in cosmetics. It is a great component for reducing inflammation. It contains a lot of Vitamin B5 known as Panthenol, but it acts much better than Panthenol due to its wider effectiveness. It softens the skin and helps to recover skin cells after dryness. It is also a nice protector – it helps to protect the skin from aggressive chemical and physical impact. Bisabolol, Panthenol, and Allantoin are the true saviors and very often you can find all these 3 components mixed in a product for better efficiency.

#4Dimethyl Isosorbide

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

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