This is an anti-aging formula with retinol which is known to reduce signs of aging. It is a very gentle ingredient that doesn’t harm skin or irritate it. The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion is a serum that helps to emulsify the texture of the skin and make it firm and soft. It also helps to make the skin glow and healthy. The product also helps to make the skin look young for a longer period of time. Sulfate-free. Lightweight. Suitable for all skin types. Suggested Usage: Use this product after cleansing. Important Notice: The Ordinary products are free of sulfates, parabens, animal oils, coal tar dyes, formaldehyde, mercury, oxybenzone, mineral oil, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, SLS, SLES & less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. All these ordinary products are coming from authorised suppliers of Deciem. Currently all our ordinary shipments are from Korea and due to regulation authorities in Korea, the product has the native/local language on it.