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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Aveeno
retinol serum · 50 ml · Skincare
Aveeno Age Renewal Face Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 17-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and colloidal oatmeal. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.
Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Colloidal oatmeal
Finely ground oat that soothes itchy, dry skin.
Shea butter
A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.
Petrolatum
The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
17 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Aveeno product page, www.aveeno.co.uk/face/age-renewal-face-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | None listed | — |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | Contains | Petrolatum (#12) |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Yes. Aveeno Age Renewal Face Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin, Colloidal oatmeal and Shea butter.
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