Cosmetiqly Ingredient Safety
The Ordinary · Skincare

Is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Fragrance-Free Safe?

No concerns flagged Standard: Fragrance-Free

Free of flagged ingredients

0 of 10 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10

Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10

Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes

The Fragrance-Free standard screens for synthetic perfumes (parfum) and european union regulated contact allergen aromatic compounds.

Across all 10 verified INCI ingredients in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane, zero matches were detected against the 9 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 (10 ingredients)

Deduplicated
# Ingredient Status for Fragrance-Free
1 SQUALANE Pass
2 C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE Pass
3 BISABOLOL Pass
4 DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE Pass
5 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE Pass
6 SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL Pass
7 HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE Pass
8 SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) FRUIT EXTRACT Pass
9 ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT Pass
10 HYDROXYMETHOXYPHENYL DECANONE Pass

Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)

The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fragrance-Free flags:

Other safety checks for Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

  • Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 0769915193954 (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.