review the ordinary granactive retinoid 2 emulsion

#Review the ordinary granactive retinoid 2 emulsion skin#

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Chlorphenesin is a type of alcohol used as a preservative.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a skin-softening agent also used as a preservative, a carrier, or suspending agent for other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that prevents certain ingredients from binding with others.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate helps to neutralize the metal ions in the formulation so it stays good for longer.

Behentrimonium Chloride is a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone claims to be an active with potent topical & cellular antioxidant, anti-irritant, and hyaluronic acid booster activity.

#Review the ordinary granactive retinoid 2 emulsion skin#

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract has antioxidant benefits for the skin and has shown to have a calming effect on the skin.

Isoceteth-20 works as an emulsifier or solubilizer.

Polysorbate 20 is a surfactant (cleansing agent).

Sucrose Laurate is a sugar ester that works as an emulsifier and oil thickener.

Cetyl Palmitate this thickener and emollient helps smooth and condition dry skin.

Acacia Senegal Gum is a herb that can have skin-soothing properties but is used primarily as a thickening agent.

Xanthan Gum is a thickener and emollient.

Carrageenan is a seaweed gum used as a thickening agent.

Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient.

Ceteareth-20 is used to thicken cosmetics and keep ingredients mixed together and stable.

Ceteareth-12 is an emulsifier and surfactant.

Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient emulsifier.

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate is an emulsifier.

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract has potent anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antimicrobial properties.

Retinol is a skin-restoring, wrinkle-smoothing, firming ingredient and an antioxidant.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a member of the retinoid family.

Dimethyl Isosorbide is an ingredient that can aid in the absorption of active ingredients.

Propanediol can enhance the absorption of ingredients and has hydrating properties.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.

This is a waterbased product that contains Glycerin (a humectant) as one of its first ingredients. I suffer from enlarged pores, underlying redness and hyperpigmentation.Īt times I can be prone to breakouts, but these days they tend to be more hormonal. I have pale combination skin with a very oily t-zone. This product is only used as part of my nighttime routine. I set it to the red light and sit for 15 minutes before moving on to my next step. I pair this product with my LED light therapy mask. This is applied after my eye cream and before my moisturiser. I spread the product over these areas and then gently push into the skin. This product is applied to my forehead, cheeks, chin and chest. The Ordinary recommends that this product not be used in conjunction with any other retinoids. I experienced no peeling or dryness from the retinol serum. There is no strong odour associated with the product and it absorbs well into the skin. That being said it is very gentle and may be the perfect choice for a beginner to retinol use. I will be moving on to test yet another product after this. This is just the last in a long line of retinol-based products that have disappointed me. I have really been struggling to find a retinol that I like and feels like it is actually doing something for me. I will continue to use this till it is finished and then reassess if I will repurchase, but as things stand to date I will not be. I know I can’t expect miracles, but I compare everything back to my Obagi 1% and this just doesn’t compete.

While this formulation seems to be gentle on my skin I still have texture that does not seem to have been affected at all by the product.

I have been using this product for about 2 months and I can not claim to see any visible changes to my skin. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion claims to target textural irregularities and signs of ageing.