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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion The Ordinary

The Ordinary - Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

99 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Made to diminish the visible appearance of ageing and acne, the Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion tackles fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes to create a clearer, more radiant complexion."
From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Dullness and uneven texture ."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Lost elasticity, fine and expression lines, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone prove to be light work for this excellent emulsion."
From: Boots

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ethyl linoleate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-blemish

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Made to diminish the visible appearance of ageing and acne, the Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion tackles fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes to create a clearer, more radiant complexion."
From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ethyl linoleate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate penetrates your skin with an advanced form of retinoid that is more effective than non-prescriptive retinoids."
From: Escentual

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ethyl linoleate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
cetyl palmitate
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bisabolol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
ethyl linoleate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
retinol
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 ethyl linoleate Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
3 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5 cetearyl isononanoate An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
6 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
7 retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
8 hydroxypinacolone retinoate A derivative of the most potent form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. The ingredient can be sold under name Granactive Retinoid. Note that if a skincare brand discloses the concentration of Granactive Retinoid in a product, the concentration refers to a diluted form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: 1% of Granactive Retinoid corresponds to 0.1% of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a unique derivative of retinoic acid because it can directly work in the skin and does not require additional conversion steps. According to studies done by the manufacturer on models of human skin (not real people), this derivative is more effective than other cosmetic versions of retinoids (such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate), and, at the same time, causes less irritation. It has been also demonstrated to be more stable than retinol which makes formulating with easier and increases the chances that a product with it will maintain its effectiveness after opening. The packaging should still ideally be air-tight. HPR is available over the counter in the EU, UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, but is only with a prescription in Canada.
9 tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract
10 dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
11 inulin lauryl carbamate
12 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
13 ceteareth-12 Helps water and oil mix together
14 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
15 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
16 carrageenan Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
17 acacia senegal gum Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
18 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
19 cetyl palmitate An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
20 sucrose laurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
21 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
22 behentrimonium chloride
23 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
24 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
25 benzoic acid A preservative
26 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
27 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
28 chlorphenesin A preservative
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Scientific Sources

  • Ethyl linoleate inhibits α-MSH-induced melanogenesis through Akt/GSK3β/β-catenin signal pathway
  • Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
  • Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
  • Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
  • A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
  • Antiaging effects of retinoid hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin models. (2018). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 79(3), AB44. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.05.215
  • Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
  • Activity enhancement of ferulic acid with dimethyl isosorbride in cosmetic compositions
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