Is The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Paraben-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Paraben-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 Paraben-Free standard screens for alkyl ester preservatives derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid.
Across all 10 verified INCI ingredients in The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane, zero matches were detected against the 6 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 Paraben-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 Paraben-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 10.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Fragrance-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 10.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Gluten-Free 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
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.