Name: Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Brand: TheOrdinary
Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)

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Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

Not Effective for Pore Care

Removes Wrinkles

Not Irritating

Creamy

Hydrating

Squalane is said to be good for pore management due to its ingredients, but to be honest, I'm not sure about that. And since it's likely due to the oil color, I think I should be careful about it getting on my pillowcase.

I've passed my 30s and have recently become a 'Hwahae' (Retinol serum nomad), so I've been looking around and received a recommendation for an oil product, which I started using.
I was a little worried since I've already adapted to retinol a bit, but I still mustered up the courage to purchase and use the 5% product.
I thought the spreadability and being an oil product would be quite inconvenient, but it's not as inconvenient as I expected.
In the beginning, I didn't apply it daily, but rather twice a week, and gradually increased the frequency. The next day after applying, I noticed a visible whitening of my complexion.
The reviews say it's good for pores, but I feel like I'm seeing real effects on my complexion. It seems to be particularly effective for brightening.

그랜액티브 레티노이드 5% 인 스쿠알란

Once a week seems to be about the right frequency.

I recommend this to those familiar with using vitamin A derivatives like retinol.

Although I have been using tretinoin ointment regularly, it was inconvenient to have to deal with peeling skin for a week after use. Retinoids address that drawback, so I'm happy with them. As an uncommon high-concentration product, I keep repurchasing it.

If your skin is sensitive, don't use it with AHA/BHA.

It's not good@ You have to refrigerate it after opening, so you have to keep taking it in and out of the fridge.

I originally used the 1% retinol from Diodinari and it was so great that I increased the amount and repurchased! I've heard that the 1% retinol has a strong effect with strong irritation, but the 5% green active retinoid has a strong effect with mild irritation. It's really true haha. I'm applying it around my eyes, but it's definitely less irritating and I was told not to use it with Baha-ha, but I just use them together... That way my face gets all soft and smooth haha.

Since I've been using it 2-3 times a week, I haven't experienced any major side effects yet.

Even though it's been about a month since I started using it, there hasn't been a significant change, but my pores have become tighter and the fine lines around my eyes have reduced to some extent.

While I should use it consistently for the antioxidant benefits, it's too soon to say whether I'm seeing effects yet. Haha.

It's non-irritating and oily, but it leaves my skin feeling moisturized when I apply it. I was hesitant about retinol because it can be irritating, but retinoids are just right for sensitive skin.

If retinol doesn't agree with you, it can backfire.
Even for those who tolerate it well, the dosage should be increased slowly and gradually.

There's nothing quite like retinol derivatives for reducing pore size.
Retinoids are less irritating but more effective,
and the Ordinary ones are especially affordable, haha.