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The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane Reviews

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    March 18, 2022

    Great

    This is the first retinoid product that I have used, and I am only using it twice a week at night until I finish this bottle and decide whether I will go to three times a week when I buy my next bottle. After cleansing my skin and applying Buffet and apply this product in the same way as I do with Buffet. Three drops onto palm on one hand then spread between both, patted onto the skin then massaged into my face, neck and décolleté paying particular attention the areas of concern so lines around my mouth and orbital bone. In the morning I have noticed that my skin looks better, smoother. The lines are slowly looking less noticeable. I would recommend this product if you want to try retinoids. I definitely be repurchasing this.

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    December 09, 2020
    Nova Scotia, Canada

    Love!

    Every time I use this at night the next morning my skin feels amazing. I have repurchased many times because I love it so much and will definitely be purchasing again when my current bottle runs out.

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    January 31, 2020
    Swindon, United Kingdom

    Excellent for smoothing out those wrinkles

    I was already a fan of The Ordinary when I decided to add a retinol product to my routine. It applies really nicely and I experienced no adverse reactions. After a few weeks I could definitely see a difference, especially on the "11" frown lines between my eyebrows. I even did a double take when passing a mirror!

    Its excellent value and a great product. The price point makes it accessible for those who may be sceptical about trying such a product.

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    July 31, 2018
    Quebec, Canada

    Will be repurchasing!

    My skin is used to retinol so I jumped right away into using this nightly. I wasn’t a huge fan of the oily texture but after a few minutes most of that feeling is gone. I have had no redness or irritation, no clogged pores or anything negative.

    I’ve been using it for a few months now and I’m very happy with the results. It gently exfoliates my skin without leaving it sensitive or irritated.

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    June 26, 2018
    Ontario, Canada

    My skin has never looked better!

    I heard about this product because I read Kim Kardashian used it and at $10 I figure it was worth trying.

    I've been using it for awhile now and my skin has never looked better. It wasn't bad before but there are noticeable improvements in my pores and texture. My skin glows now!

    The price point is obviously amazing and the bottle lasts awhile too which is an added bonus!

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    May 09, 2018
    Ontario, Canada

    First retinoid product. Going to stick with it for a while.

    This is the first retinoid product I've used, and since it's only been two weeks (used nightly), I think it's too soon to say if it's working. On the upside, I haven't noticed any negative side effects (no dryness, flaking, breakouts, or discomfort), although my boyfriend did say my jawline looked a bit irritated.

    I've read it can take up to 12 weeks to notice a change with retinoid products, so I'll very patiently stick with this one (at less than $10/bottle, it's an easy experiment).

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    March 16, 2018
    British Columbia, Canada

    Best ever!

    This is one product I tick up in when it’s in stock(which is never!!) I just love what this does to my skin. I just wish I could order it when I need more. This hasn’t has smoothed out my skin and is my go to nightly!

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    March 06, 2018

    Great!

    If you were used of the prescription strength right now and this is not exactly what you were looking for. However if you want something that resurfaces your skin gently over a longer period of time then this is the product for you. I love the way it exfoliate my skin without leaving the reddish irritation that the prescription strength does. I will definitely use this again and recommend it to others

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    January 28, 2018

    A non-irritating but still effective Retinoid.

    I had used a previous version of The Ordinary's Retinoid but switched to this when I ran out. The 2% is rated as "moderate strength, low irritation" and I find that it works very well. I haven't noticed any irritation with this product and I have already seen an improvement in my skin texture.

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