Is The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion Non-Comedogenic Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Non-Comedogenic
Pass with caution (watchlist items present)
1 of 30 flagged (0 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 8.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 8.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Non-Comedogenic standards:
CETEARYL ALCOHOL MODERATE Concern
Comedogenicity rating 2 when formulated alone; watchlist rating 4 when combined with ceteareth-20 in emulsifier systems.
Citation: Fulton JE Jr. Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products. J Soc Cosmet Chem. 1989;40:321-333.
Complete INCI formulation (30 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Non-Comedogenic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 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 Non-Comedogenic 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.