Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Sérum Concentré Rétinal Optimisé

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Versus Aroma-Zone Sérum Concentré Rétinal Optimisé

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Squalane and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

This anti-aging serum is formulated around Retinal to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture.

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3.25 · 4 ratings
5.00 · 1 rating
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Bisabolol

Antioxidant
Antioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Skin Conditioning

Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Skin Protecting

Retinal

Skin Conditioning
Retinoid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

Masking

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Astragalus Gummifer Gum

Emulsion Stabilising

Arginine

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Levulinic Acid

Perfuming
Synthetic Fragrance IconFragrance Icon

Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Emollient

Phytic Acid

AHA IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Glyceryl Caprylate

Emollient

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning
Good for Barrier Repair Icon

Water, Glycerin, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Retinal, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astragalus Gummifer Gum, Arginine, Levulinic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phytic Acid, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol

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3.25
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Heavy 75% Great Value 75% Oily 75%
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5.00
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Works Well 100%

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