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Granactive Retinoid 2% Face CreamA face cream built around Panthenol, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
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Brand price
INR 629.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Trehalose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Squalane
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Stearalkonium Hectorite
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Gel Forming
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →Serine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Learn more about Serine →Glutamic Acid
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
Learn more about Glutamic Acid →Aspartic Acid
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Aspartic acid
Learn more about Aspartic Acid →Leucine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Leucine
Learn more about Leucine →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →Lysine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Lysine
Learn more about Lysine →
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