TheOrdinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane Reviews

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3 Reviews

• 송별똥별

  Oct 9, 2023
  Oily SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  I am a man in my mid-20s. To cut to the chase, I highly recommend this product. You should definitely buy it. It takes 5-6 hours for the oil to start appearing on my skin. My skin type is extremely oily. After washing my face, it gets oily again in 2-3 hours. I used to neglect managing it because my sebum production was so high, and that led to acne scars of about 3mm where my skin was practically peeling off. But my skin is not sensitive. Now, I manage it, and while I don't have any acne, I do have a lot of scars and large pores. Before using this product, my basic skincare routine was: Simple Calming Toner - Toning C Serum - Cicatrol Ampoule - Toridendive In Soothing Cream. I used EGF 10ppm serum only at night in the beginning. Now, I use the same routine during the day, and at night I use: EGF - Toner - Retinoid - Soothing Cream. It's been 2 days since I started using this, and I can already feel the difference, and my pores look a bit less noticeable, though that could be a placebo effect. I apply 3-4 drops on each cheek, 1 drop on the nose, and 1 drop on the forehead every day. As a man with non-sensitive skin, I didn't experience any irritation. I rarely write such detailed reviews, but I'm surprised by the results in just 2 days, so I wanted to share my experience.

  Cons

  However, the area around my eyes feels slightly stinging and my eyes feel a bit irritated. So I try to avoid applying it near my eyes, and if it does feel irritating, I use some artificial tears.

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• 고급스러운돌거북4014

  Dec 7, 2021
  Combination SkinSensitive Skin

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  Pros

  🍋Exfoliation I've tried AHA, BHA, and PHA but none of them worked, and I've only been doing physical exfoliation. But after using this product, I found the light. Although there is a slight irritation, the effect is definite on my inflammatory acne, cystic acne, and blackheads. The breakouts didn't get worse, and my face feels calmer and definitely brighter! I'll have to use it more to see the anti-aging effects. 🍋Texture It flows like water and has an oily feel. Yellow in color.

  Cons

  🍋Irritation Do not apply near the eyes at all... It stings a lot if it gets in. There's a slight warming sensation on the skin. 🍋Fragrance It's a vitamin-like scent, which may be divisive. It has a slightly sour smell.

  Tip

  It must be used together with sunscreen.

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• 망몽밍몽

  Mar 20, 2020
  Combination Skin

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  Pros

  - There is no skin irritation at all for me. When you read reviews of retinol products, they often say the skin peels or you can only use it one or two days a week. But this product seems to be a stabilized formula, so I don't experience any irritation. I've been using it every evening and there's no stinging or anything like that. - Affordable price. - I've been using it for about a month and my skin texture has definitely improved, it's become smoother and more supple. After I finish this bottle, I plan to purchase the 5% version to try.

  Cons

  - There's not really anything bad, but the product has an oily, slippery feel. Ah! If it gets in your eyes, it does sting a little bit.