
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
Yes. Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is sulfate-free.
No sulfate cleansers in the list. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate do not count.
Why
Sulfates are foaming cleansers such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate are not cleansers and do not count.
Yes, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is sulfate-free. No sulfate cleansers in the list. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate do not count.
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.
