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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Medik8
retinol serum · 30 ml · Skincare
Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with centella asiatica, bakuchiol and vitamin e. 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
Centella asiatica
A soothing plant extract popular for irritated skin.
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived retinol alternative.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.
21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/bakuchiol-peptides%E2%84%A2-new, 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 | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Yes. Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptides 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: Centella asiatica, Bakuchiol, Vitamin E and Aloe vera.
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