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Granactive Retinoid 2% Face CreamSkinCeuticals
A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Anti-Wrinkle Face CreamA face cream built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for hydration and smoothing.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 629.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair20
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Niacinamide, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lecithin
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Candelilla Cera, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Myristic Acid, Myristyl Myristate, Oleyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Stearic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 2
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Arachidyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Arachidyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Arachidyl Alcohol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Behenyl Alcohol
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Behenyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenyl Alcohol →Arachidyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Arachidyl Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Arachidyl Glucoside →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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