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The Ordinary

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 30ml

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Image 1 - A clear container filled with light yellow liquid is shown on the right, while on the left, three points describe product benefits: Moderate Strength, Targets Signs of Aging, and Evens Texture and Tone. Image 2 - A person with medium-brown skin applies a dewy product to her cheek near her eye, with three labels reading Hydrates, Evens Skin Tone, and Improves Fine Lines. Image 3 - An image on a white background shows text describing two key ingredients, Granactive Retinoid 2% (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate) which improves the look of lines and evens skin texture and tone, and Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract which soothes skin and reduces irritation, with each ingredient connected by a line to a swirling drop of light yellow emulsion. Image 4 - A product guide from The Ordinary titled How to Choose the Right Retinoid for You, shows six retinoid products each with details on type, texture, strength, and best use: Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, Oil-like Serum, Low Strength, Best for: The First-Time Retinoid User; Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, Creamy Serum, Moderate Strength, Best for: The Occasional User; Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Oil-like Serum, Moderate Strength, Best for: The Frequent User; Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane, Oil-like Serum, High Strength, Best for: The Advanced User; Retinol 1% in Squalane, Oil-like Serum, High Strength, Best for: The Advanced User; and Retinal 0.2% Emulsion, Creamy Serum, Our Strongest Retinoid, Best for: The Expert User.

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AMAZING

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I've been using this for 2-3 weeks now and I can definitely see a difference in my face. My skin feels smoother and brighter and it seems to have helped calm my spots as well. Definitely buying again.

by Tee

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Fab

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Worked wonders on my skin- clear even toned smooth translucent and glowing- the envy of many friends!! I ran out and purchased the retinol with squalene-ugh!!! That did absolutely nothing except sit on my face. Thank goodness this is back- perfect for my normal slightly sensitive skin!!

by anezi

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My least favourite retinol, but still a retinol for £8!

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Bought this after my absolute love affair with using the Hand Chemistry Retinol on my face (honestly it’s an overnight wonder), thinking this would be an upgrade... but it doesn’t seem to improve skin texture or help minimise spots the way the Retinol did at all. I read the bottle of the oil more closely and think maybe my skin was responding to the vitamin C in it?! Anyway, this will probably have some long-term benefits and is a great price for those that can’t afford retinol alternatives, but just didn’t satisfy me immediately the way other retinoids do.

by Bethany

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Good retanoid

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For the price compared to other retinols, I love this product. I don’t notice an dramatic difference in my skin but it definitly keeps it clear and soft.

by clea

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Already made a huge difference

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Have been using it for a week together with the Pixi Glow Tonic. It has gotten rid of blemishes and made my skin noticeable smoother.

by Elise LP

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Retinol treatment

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I really like this product as part of my night time regime. I have been using it only a couple of days and when I wake up next the morning my face looks brighter and rested. I give it only 4 stars because if I use it on its own it's drying my skin out, so I layer it with a serum and a cream. A fantastic product I definitely buy again.

by Chikey

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Love the full range

4 stars out of a maximum of 5

This is a nice non irritating retinoid. Love using it at night on its own when I am being lazy, or pile it with other serums. Leaves my skin a little bit clearer and brighter.

by NJT

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Love it

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Since using this product along side some of my other skincare items I've noticed a huge difference in my skin. I used to get a few (nothing major) spots on my chin and around my jawline, however since using once a day/every other I've noticed this doesn't happen anymore.

by BeccyL

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Can't seem to notice a difference

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I'm halfway through my second bottle, and have been using this every night for the past 3-4 months. I have to say as much as I enjoy the concept of the ordinary, this product hasn't done much (if anything) for me. I have oily, textured, acne prone skin, and I have a frown line on my forehead. As far as I could tell this product was meant to have anti-wrinkle effects as well as benefit acne prone skin (over a longer period of time, due to the weak solution in comparison to prescription strength retinoids). At one point I stopped using it for about a week, and the texture of my skin remained the same. I'll probably use up the bottle I have left, but I doubt I'll be repurchasing.

by D

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Couldn't tell what it was doing for my skin

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I'm in my late twenties with relatively okay skin but this was okay. Used this for a good 2 months, moving from twice a week to every other night but I just didn't see any results. Perhaps my skin doesn't really need a retinoid at this juncture so I've also been using it on my neck / décolletage instead. I didn't break out from it but I don't see any marked improvements.

by ERIALC

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