The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
retinol serum · 30 ml · 24 ingredients
£8.80−20%Amazon UK
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With retinoids
Vichyretinol serum
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Vichy
Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum
retinol serum · 2.4 l · Skincare
Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 39-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinoids. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains drying alcohol.
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- No labelled fragrance allergens
- Contains drying alcohol
- Sulfate-free
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum
Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Peptides
Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
Full ingredient list, decoded
39 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
- 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
- 3Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
- 4Isononyl
- 5Isononanoate
- 6Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
- 7Dicaprylyl EtherA light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and hair and helps products spread…
- 8Glycine Soja Oil /A plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
- 9Soybean OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
- 10Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
- 11PEG-6A short-chain polyethylene glycol, a water-loving polymer used mainly to attract…
- 12Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
- 13Hydrolyzed
- 14Rice Protein
- 15HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
- 16Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7A synthetic peptide, a short chain of amino acids with a fatty tail, used as a signal…
- 17Palmitoyl
- 18Tripeptide-1
- 19Pentaerythrityl
- 20Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- 21Sodiumhyaluronate
- 22Sodiumhydroxide
- 23Trisodiumethylenediaminedisuccinate
- 24Vitreoscilla Ferment
- 25Retinol
- 26Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
- 27Ammonium
- 28Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- 29Butylene
- 30Glycol
- 31Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
- 32CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
- 33Glyceryl Isostearate
- 34Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
- 35PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
- 36SodiumSodium is the element that opens the names of many cleansing ingredients, such as soaps…
- 37Lactate
- 38TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
- 39Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
Source: Vichy product page, www.vichy.de/alle-produkte/hautpflege/gesichtsseren/anti-aging/liftact, retrieved November 5, 2026.
Every flag we check
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | None listed | — |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | None listed | — |
| Drying alcohol | Contains | Alcohol Denat (#6) |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum fragrance-free?
Yes. Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Does Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
Which ingredient rules does Vichy Liftactiv Retinol Specialist Serum pass?
Its full list passes our ingredient rules for contact dermatitis, perfume allergy, MI allergy and acne-prone skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Retinoids and Peptides.
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