
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Yes. Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is paraben-free.
No paraben preservatives in the list. We checked every name ending in paraben.
Why
Parabens are preservatives. On a label they end in paraben: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben. Paraben-free means none of them are in the list.
Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is paraben-free. No paraben preservatives in the list. We checked every name ending in paraben.
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.
