The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
retinol serum · 30 ml · 24 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With retinoids
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Anua
retinol serum · 80 ml · Skincare
Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream is free of fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 103-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and retinoids. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains essential oils (Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil) and silicones (Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone).
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Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Peptides
Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
103 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Anua product page, anua.com/products/collagen-retinol-refining-gua-sha-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | Contains | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil (#17) |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | None listed | — |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | Contains | Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone (#36), Vinyl Dimethicone (#40) |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Yes. Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Silicones: yes (Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, psoriasis, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Retinoids and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).
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