
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Yes. Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is alcohol-free.
No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Why
Alcohol-free means no drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol are waxes and never count, and Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative.
Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is alcohol-free. No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 0769915193954.
