Is The Ordinary granactive retinoid 2% emulsion Pregnancy & Lactation Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Pregnancy & Lactation
Fails safety standards
1 of 30 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Pregnancy & Lactation standards:
RETINOL HIGH Concern
Topical vitamin A derivative. While systemic absorption is low, clinical guidelines (ACOG/Teratology consensus) advise avoiding all topical retinoids during pregnancy due to systemic retinoid embryopathy risks.
Citation: Bozzo P, Chua-Gocheco A, Einarson A. Safety of skin care products during pregnancy. Can Fam Physician. 2011;57(6):665-667.
Complete INCI formulation (30 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Pregnancy & Lactation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQUA (WATER) | Pass |
| 2 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 3 | ETHYL LINOLEATE | Pass |
| 4 | PROPANEDIOL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Pass |
| 5 | DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE | Pass |
| 6 | CETEARYL ISONONANOATE | Pass |
| 7 | BISABOLOL | Pass |
| 8 | HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE | Pass |
| 9 | RETINOL | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 10 | TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT | Pass |
| 11 | INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE | Pass |
| 12 | GLYCERYL STEARATE | Pass |
| 13 | CETEARETH - 12 | Pass |
| 14 | CETEARETH-20 | Pass |
| 15 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Pass |
| 16 | CARRAGEENAN | Pass |
| 17 | XANTHAN GUM | Pass |
| 18 | ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | Pass |
| 19 | CETYL PALMITATE | Pass |
| 20 | SUCROSE LAURATE | Pass |
| 21 | POLYSORBATE 20 | Pass |
| 22 | ISOCETETH-20 | Pass |
| 23 | BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Pass |
| 24 | TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE | Pass |
| 25 | DISODIUM EDTA | Pass |
| 26 | DEHYDROACETIC ACID | Pass |
| 27 | BENZOIC ACID | Pass |
| 28 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Pass |
| 29 | PHENOXYETHANOL | Pass |
| 30 | CHLORPHENESIN | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Serum options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Pregnancy & Lactation flags:
Other safety checks for granactive retinoid 2% emulsion
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0769915190045(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.