Is The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion Alcohol-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Alcohol-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 30 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Alcohol-Free standard screens for simple low-molecular-weight volatile drying alcohols (does not flag beneficial emollient fatty alcohols).
Across all 30 verified INCI ingredients in The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion, zero matches were detected against the 7 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (30 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Alcohol-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQUA (WATER) | Pass |
| 2 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 3 | ETHYL LINOLEATE | Pass |
| 4 | PROPANEDIOL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Pass |
| 5 | DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE | Pass |
| 6 | CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | Pass |
| 7 | BISABOLOL | Pass |
| 8 | HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE | Pass |
| 9 | RETINOL | Pass |
| 10 | TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT | Pass |
| 11 | INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE | Pass |
| 12 | GLYCERYL STEARATE | Pass |
| 13 | CETEARETH - 12 | Pass |
| 14 | CETEARETH-20 | Pass |
| 15 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Pass |
| 16 | CARRAGEENAN | Pass |
| 17 | XANTHAN GUM | Pass |
| 18 | ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | Pass |
| 19 | CETYL PALMITATE | Pass |
| 20 | SUCROSE LAURATE | Pass |
| 21 | POLYSORBATE 20 | Pass |
| 22 | ISOCETETH-20 | Pass |
| 23 | BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Pass |
| 24 | TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE | Pass |
| 25 | DISODIUM EDTA | Pass |
| 26 | DEHYDROACETIC ACID | Pass |
| 27 | BENZOIC ACID | Pass |
| 28 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Pass |
| 29 | PHENOXYETHANOL | Pass |
| 30 | CHLORPHENESIN | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Serum options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Alcohol-Free flags:
Other safety checks for granactive retinoid 2% emulsion
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0769915190045(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.