TheOrdinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Reviews

Name: Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Brand: TheOrdinary
Rating: 4.55 (31 reviews)

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7 Reviews

심풀땅
Mar 4, 2023
Oily SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Since everyone in the reviews said it was good, I trusted and tried purchasing it, and it really does work effectively.. The small acne spots have disappeared and my skin has become smooth! These days, I've been getting a lot of milia acne, but the photo on the left was just the other day, and after applying it for two days, it's almost gone like the right side. Even though I'm still in the adjustment period and have only applied a small amount twice, I'm already amazed at the results.
Cons
Is it not supposed to be used daily..? They say not to be greedy, so I've been applying only a tiny amount, but the effects are so good that I want to apply more, haha.

luxen
Dec 7, 2022
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
Highly recommended!!! The effects were extremely powerful. After using it for a month, the acne scars have almost disappeared, and most importantly, my skin has become smoother and softer.
Cons
To be honest, there were no downsides. It wasn't too greasy, and the application wasn't bad either.
Tip
It seems the effects are doubled when used together with the Niacinamide from the same brand, Diodinerie.

박케찹
Jan 27, 2022
Dry Skin
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Pros
My skin has become so smooth and soft after using this product. I can feel the difference every time I cleanse my face. It has greatly improved my skin texture and refined my pores. The day after using it, my skin is so smooth and supple without any flakiness, making my cleansing routine feel great. It's not as drying as I had worried, given that retinol products are known to be drying and irritating. The initial slight irritation only lasted the first day I used it, and I haven't experienced any since. My blemishes have been quickly cleared up. Even though I didn't have much trouble with acne when I was a student, I would still get the occasional breakout as an adult, which was stressful. But since using this, I haven't had a single blemish.
Cons
The 3-month expiration date means I have to use it up quickly, leaving me with little room for flexibility. I haven't seen a significant effect on my enlarged pores and blackheads yet. The blackheads do seem to have reduced a bit, but since I'm using other products as well, I can't fully attribute that to this one.
Tip
I'm using it twice a week, and be sure to apply sunscreen the next day. It's best to use it with a soothing product as well.

sunonesunone
Oct 27, 2021
Dry Skin
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Pros
These days, I've been getting a lot of wrinkles and my skin elasticity has been decreasing, so I've been searching and looking into a lot of retinol-based skincare products. I recently learned about retinoids and tried them for the first time. There's a lot of talk about how effective they are, but there are also a lot of things to be careful about when using them, so I was worried. But when I actually started using them, I could feel my wrinkles fading a bit. Because of that, I got excited and started using them every day, and it's been about a week. But today, something that looks like acne popped up, so I've temporarily stopped using them. I'll try to continue using them while letting my skin adjust once it calms down a bit.
Cons
The dropper-type packaging is not great. Since I have to keep taking it out and putting it back in... But the price is affordable, so..^^;;
Tip
Use a moisturizing product that thoroughly hydrates your skin, and at first, use it every other day to allow your skin time to adjust.

로함
Jul 2, 2021
Combination SkinAcne Skin
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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.

배쥬쥬쥬
Feb 21, 2021
Oily SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
I can really see an improvement in my acne scars. It's less irritating than retinol. When I use retinol products, my acne and peeling get much worse, but this product didn't cause any of that. For an Ordinary product, the texture and moisturizing properties are great! On non-drying days, I don't even need to use a separate moisturizer. And the price, well, you already know it's amazing...
Cons
It has a smell like fried cooking oil mixed with a hint of lightly burnt black pepper. I feel like I might have eaten it instead of putting it on, the taste is so strong on my tongue. The scent made me take off a star.
Tip
Hold your breath and apply it

jleebean
Dec 13, 2020
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
There is also a 5% version of squalane, and both are great. I was worried the 2% version might be less effective, but it seems the formulation allows for better absorption. In fact, it's gentler, so I don't have to worry about using it every day with a few days in between. Despite being gentler, the effects are still quite good. When I apply it and go to sleep, my acne scars visibly improve overnight.
Cons
The mint-like scent? It's not a major issue. There's just a slight medicinal smell, but since I'm quite sensitive, I don't apply it under my nose.
Tip
I used it together with the Crave Beauty GBR, and it was the perfect combination for nourishment and recovery!