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    Virve

    2 years
    verified customer

    Bra retinol, bra pris!

    Gillar dennna retinol väldigt mycket, den gör sitt jobb och känns inte kletig eller obekväm på huden. #lykoreview
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  • Lisa

    1 week

    Hi!

    I have this product from The Ordinary as well as niacinamide from The Ordinary, glycolic acid from The Ordinary, Clinsoothe Skin Purifier, and Lait Crème Concentré Multi Fonctions from Embryolisse. In what order and when should I use these, evening, day?

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    • Michaela

      Customer service at Lyko
      1 week
      Hey Lisa 😊👋 🌞 MORNING ROUTINE Clinisoothe Skin Purifier – Antibacterial mist, soothes the skin. Spray directly after cleansing. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – Apply a thin layer. Good for pores, oil control, pigmentation, and redness. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré – Moisturizing and protective cream. SPF (if you are outside) – Important to finish with sunscreen every morning, especially if you use retinoid or acid in the evening. 🌙 EVENING ROUTINE (alternate between different evenings) ✨ ALTERNATE LIKE THIS: 🧪 1–2 evenings/week: Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Acid exfoliation – do not use with retinoid the same evening) Cleansing Clinisoothe Glycolic Acid (on dry skin with cotton pad, avoid eyes/nose wings) Wait a few minutes Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré 🌙 2–3 evenings/week: Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (Mild retinoids, not together with acids) Cleansing Clinisoothe Retinoid Niacinamide (optional – can be combined with retinoid if the skin tolerates it) Embryolisse Good luck and all the best 🤍

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  • Hanna

    2 weeks
    verified customer

    Love!

    Have had this several times. Started using retinol when I struggled a lot with acne, but what I tried was too strong or my skin didn't like them until I found this. After the first time I used it, I saw a big difference the next day. It's absolutely amazing!!

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  • Emma

    1 month
    verified customer

    Lovely feeling that quickly fades

    Very pleasant on the skin and easy to work in. I use it in the evening, and the next morning I feel more hydrated than if I hadn't used it. But unfortunately, it doesn't do much more for me. The hydration feels only temporary, and I don't notice that it affects my large pores, does anything for my skin tone, or gives any extra glow (as others have written). I started using it 1-2 times a week but quickly went up to every evening in the week as I didn't notice any irritation at all, and now the bottle is almost empty, I think I might just need a slightly stronger variant, and I will try one with a different strength from TO. It annoys me a bit that you have to keep the bottle in the fridge, I wish it had said that here in the description. I'm just way too lazy in my skincare routine to be the one who buys things I need to fetch from the kitchen..

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  • Melinda

    1 month

    Retinol?

    What is this % if you convert it to retinol?

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    • Felicia

      Customer service at Lyko
      1 month
      Hey Melinda! 👋😊 Oh, it's very hard to answer since it's a milder variant and doesn't contain pure retinol, but I would say it's very mild and I would estimate it to be under 0.5% 🙌 Take care! 🥰

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  • Evelina

    2 months

    Use around the eyes?

    Hi, can I use this on the eyelids and under the eyes as well, or is there another retinol product you recommend for the eye area? I already have regular moisturizing eye creams.

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  • Diana

    2 months

    First time serum

    Hi. I have never used any serum before, neither retinol or anything, so I am very uninformed 🥲 but should you start with this before retinol if I understand correctly? And can you use Nivea cream after using it?

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    • Annsofi

      Customer service at Lyko
      2 months
      Hey Diana! Skincare can really be tricky, what to do and not do is a bit up to each person in their skincare routine of course 🥰 I really recommend trying our skin test via the LYKO app. That way you get tailored advice and tips on which products are right for you and your skin! There you can describe a bit what your goal is with the products! The ones who help you are trained and authorized skin therapists and pharmacists. You can go directly to the test via the link: lyko.com/sv/beauty-scan2 All the best now ❤

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  • Erle

    2 months
    verified customer

    Max glow🌅

    A super retinol serum for beginners! Causes no irritation, only results! It evens out skin tone, minimizes pores and pimples, reduces scars, and gives a completely amazing glow✨ #lykoreview

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  • Sanna

    2 months

    Mixing serums

    I have ordered this retinol, but I use niacinamide from byoma in my evening routine where I also planned to use this retinol. The serum from byoma contains Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids), niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. And a moisturizing serum from byoma in my morning routine. It contains Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids), squalane, and glycerin. Can I continue using these with this retinol? ❤️ I also use the o.d hyaluronic acid in the evening routine after the retinol and before the moisturizer.

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    • Anne Cecilie

      2 months
      Why doesn't it work? Niactil from Elixir was recommended to me instead of retinol from the skincare specialist

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  • Suvi

    2 months

    Shelf Life

    Hi, Why is the shelf life only 3 months? What happens to the product after those 3 months?
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    • Anni

      Customer service at Lyko
      2 months
      Hi Suvi, thanks for your question! 💗 Retinol doesn't store well because it's sensitive to light, oxygen, and temperature changes that can spoil it and reduce its effectiveness. 😊 A properly stored product lasts for 3 months, and during that time, the product should be used up. Have a nice Tuesday! 🌷
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  • Lotta

    2 months

    Product during pregnancy?

    Hi, can you use this if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant?

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    • Maria L.

      Customer service at Lyko
      2 months
      Hi Lotta! I do not recommend using active ingredients like retinoids and acids during pregnancy 💗 Take care!

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The OrdinaryGranactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 30 ml

118 reviews, 4.1 on average
157 kr*
Free delivery option available from 200 kr, can be sent immediately
* Cannot be combined with discount codes.

A Stable Emulsion of Next-Generation Forms of Retinoid.

This formulation combines two forms of next-generation retinoid actives in a combined concentration of 2% by weight.

These two actives are:
a) Solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a highly-advanced form of retinoid which is, in fact, a non-prescription ester of all-trans direct retinoic acid that offers a multi-fold better effect against signs of ageing than retinol, retinyl palmitate and nearly all other forms of non-prescription retinoid;
b) a sustained-delivery form of pure retinol in a protective capsule system which supports both the delivery and the effect of Solubilized Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
Both forms of retinoid used avoid the irritation associated with retinoid (including retinol) use while delivering better visible results against signs of ageing.

Use:
Apply a few drops to face in the PM as part of your skincare regimen. Do not use with other retinoid treatments. Use sun protection in the AM.

30 ml
  • Category:Serum
  • Article number:
    2328-101-0030

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