TheOrdinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Reviews

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3 Reviews

• 두둥요정

  Mar 15, 2024
  Combination Skin

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  OK

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  OK
  Pros

  There were no good points. Most people gave positive reviews, but it didn't work for me, which is disappointing. I'll have to look for another retinol product.

  Cons

  It didn't work for me. I started breaking out, so I started to suspect the new product. When I went back to using my previous cosmetics and then applied this one, I ended up with 3 blemishes? Breakouts?

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• pudyyr

  Nov 17, 2021
  Combination SkinSensitive Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  When you wake up after applying the product, it can be difficult to distinguish whether your skin is swollen or tightened (your eyes may also feel puffy..), but your skin becomes saturated with moisture.

  Cons

  After applying, your cheeks start to feel warm and hot. And a few new blemishes start popping up.. Most of all, the pores on your cheeks have become significantly enlarged after using this product...ㅠㅠㅠ I wanted to effectively utilize retinol for anti-aging, but it's not been easy.

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• 로함

  Jul 2, 2021
  Combination SkinAcne Skin

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  OK
  Pros

  I received Differin at the hospital, but it was expensive and inconvenient to go to the hospital, so I looked around and found that Differin is a retinoid, so I tried an alternative product. My stubborn acne is a bit severe, and I have a lot of sebum, but it's gradually improving. Although it's less effective on acne than Differin, it seems to have definitely improved my skin elasticity. And it helps my acne scars fade faster. I didn't see much effect on the scars with Differin. It's inexpensive but powerful, so I can use it aggressively without burden.

  Cons

  At first, I applied it like a regular lotion, and my skin felt like it was peeling off, with a lot of flaking. I got in trouble. Now I apply just the right amount, and it's fine. It's effective on stubborn acne, but sometimes big cystic acne pops up. And it can't prevent my skin from going haywire during my period. As I'm in my 20s, I'm not sure if it's effective on wrinkles. When I apply it around my eyes and mouth, it stings a bit, so I can't use it there. I have the most wrinkles around my eyes. Compared to Differin, the effectiveness is definitely less. With Differin, my sebum dried up completely, and just water washing was enough, but this one leaves a bit of a sticky feeling, so I have to use a cleansing wash. The smell is really, really strange, like nothing I've ever smelled before. It's like a rotten chemical smell... Just weird. And while the English label says 'Refrigerate after opening,' the Korean label doesn't mention it. What's up with that? I bought it from Market Kurly, and they didn't consider Korean users. There's no rubber gasket on the dropper part, so it's just loose and keeps falling out.

  Tip

  I mix a drop of the lotion into my moisturizer and apply it all over my face, except the eye area and around the mouth. And in the areas with a lot of sebum production (forehead, nose, etc.) or where I have stubborn acne, I apply just a drop or two of this product. If you start with a lot, your face will feel tight and uncomfortable, so start with a small amount and gradually increase it.