The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

Used Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane all over the face on dry-leaning skin with no irritation and wants something stronger next.

“I did not have any issues with either of these and can apply them all over my face without any irritation.”

Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is fine on their face but leaves their hands flaky and dry after applying it.

“It’s always fine on my face but makes my hands really flaky and dry after I’ve applied it.”

Moved up to Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane with no issues and found it worked slightly better than the 2%.

“I used the 2% in squalane then bumped up to the 5%. I had no issues with the switch, and it did seem to work slightly better.”

After 18 weeks and 3 bottles the Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane never irritated but did nothing beyond moisturize; frown lines returned.

“The 5% retinoid never stung, burned, tingled or dried out my skin.”

Finds Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane noticeably stronger than the 2% emulsion (occasional peeling) but hates its frying-oil smell.

“I cannot get over the smell of the Squalane. Smells like old frying oil to me.”