What the community says
Pros
- 2% hydroxy phenyl retinoate offers a less irritating alternative to traditional retinol
- Light emulsion texture suitable for layering and sensitive skin types
- Affordable entry point for OTC retinoid users transitioning toward prescription options
Product details
Key Ingredients
Use caution
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/tretinoinIn routine
1.3k pts · 145 comments
“A few years ago I switched to retinols and use the strongest I can find over the counter.”
“Presently I'm using good molecules 10% retinol cream and the ordinary Granactive 5%.”
“if I'm home I will skip the sunblock and just add a little bit of the ordinary Granactive 5% retinol oil.”
r/AsianBeautyIn routine
113 pts · 142 comments
“- The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion”
“Retinol’s/Prescription strength Tret”
“I use retinol at night.”
r/scacjdiscussionMentioned
102 pts · 66 comments
“do you think your skin handled the tret better as a result of the granactive retinoid?”
“I like the squalane, retinol in squalane, resveratrol and ferulic acid.”
“I have the retinoid emulsion I still need to try as well.”
r/RosaceaIn routine
45 pts · 20 comments
“once a week, The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion.”
“That retinoid did appear to get my acne under control but ivermectin is much more effective, which tracks for rosacea.”
“My previous routine was AM Cerave moisturizer and PM Cerave cleanser for dry skin with the lip balm and, once a week, The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion.”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
19 pts · 43 comments
“I would add Niacinamide serum in the AM & and a retinoid serum at night”
“The Ordinary has really effective serums at a great price. Check out their Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and the Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion.”