Minimalist · moisturizer
Granactive Retinoid 2% Face Cream
Suits acne-prone, combination, normal skin.
Miyu's take
Best for
- Anti-aging concerns
- Improving skin texture
- Reducing fine lines
- Mild acne
Avoid if
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Very sensitive skin
- Using other strong retinoids
- Sun exposure without SPF
- Contains AHA — use sunscreen, may irritate sensitive skin
Good
- Effective anti-aging
- Gentler than traditional retinol
- Improves skin texture
- Good for beginners
Watch out
- Requires consistent SPF use
- Not for daily use initially
- May cause mild irritation
What reviewers say
From 30 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.
Liked
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Gentle and beginner-friendly, causes zero irritation
- Good for oily and acne-prone skin
Disliked
- Anti-aging results take time to show (at least a month to a year)
- Not suitable for daily use, recommended for alternate days
Key actives
- hydroxypinacolone retinoate — 2%
- tocopheryl acetate
- sodium hyaluronate
- lactic acid
Full ingredient list
As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Water/Aqua, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Lactic Acid, Cysteine, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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