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Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
The Ordinary · Category: Serums · 33 ingredients · Verified formula
Ingredients in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 33 ingredients including Water, Glycerin, and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Ingredients
- Acacia Senegal GumNatural gum used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic products.
- Behentrimonium ChlorideA conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften hair.
- Benzoic AcidA preservative that helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- BisabololA soothing agent derived from chamomile, known for its calming effects.
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAn emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
- CarrageenanA thickener derived from seaweed, used to stabilize formulations.
- Ceteareth-12
- Ceteareth-20Emulsifier that helps to stabilize and thicken formulations.
- Cetearyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
- Cetearyl IsononanoateAn emollient that provides a silky feel and enhances spreadability.
- Cetyl PalmitateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- ChlorphenesinA preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
- Dehydroacetic AcidA preservative that helps prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
- Dimethyl IsosorbideA solvent that enhances the penetration of active ingredients.
- Disodium EDTAA chelating agent that binds metal ions to enhance stability.
- Ethyl Linoleate
- EthylhexylglycerinA preservative and skin-conditioning agent.
- GlycerinA humectant that attracts moisture to the skin.
- Glyceryl StearateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
- Hydroxypinacolone RetinoateA retinoid that promotes cell turnover and reduces signs of aging.
- Inulin Lauryl CarbamateA conditioning agent that helps improve skin feel and hydration.
- Isoceteth-20A surfactant and emulsifier that helps to stabilize formulations.
- PhenoxyethanolA preservative that prevents microbial growth in products.
- Polysorbate 20An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- PropanediolA solvent and humectant that enhances skin feel.
- RetinolA retinoid that promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant that helps to protect skin from free radicals.
- Sucrose Laurate
- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that helps improve product stability by binding metals.
- WaterUniversal solvent used in many formulations.
- Xanthan GumA thickener that stabilizes and improves texture of formulations.
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