Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane
The Ordinary
Serum
oil-based
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 3
Ingredients Matched:
6 of 10
Supported with squalane, a moisturizing agent naturally found in the skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Bisabolol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Retinol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Squalane
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Bisabolol
Functions:
Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Penetration Enhancing, Antimicrobial
Concerns Addressed:
Redness, Irritation, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Sunburn, Minor Wounds
Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
Squalane
Functions:
moisturization, non-comedogenic moisturization
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Functions:
moisturization
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Functions:
moisturization
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Targets visible signs of aging through a highly advanced retinoid active, one of the best all around ingredients for skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
★
(Match: 0.94,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Squalane
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.35
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Improves the appearance of fine and dynamic lines that arise from a loss of collagen and elastin while evening skin texture and tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Squalane
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
