Best Pregnancy-Safe The Ordinary Products for 2026 #

This page uses the current MamaSkin product export to show which The Ordinary products are easier to keep in pregnancy and which ones deserve more caution.

Quick summary: In our database, The Ordinary products include lower-risk options alongside formulas that score more cautiously depending on the full ingredient list.

Why some The Ordinary products may not be recommended during pregnancy #

The score differences usually come from added actives, SPF filters, exfoliating acids, or retinoids. Formulations can change by region and batch, so check the exact label each time you buy.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: hydrators, peptide serums, antioxidant boosters, and the core cleansers.
• Use with caution: stronger acid products and very concentrated vitamin C formulas.
• Avoid: the Granactive Retinoid and Retinol products.

Safe picks (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% (score 100) - one of the cleanest-scoring antioxidant picks in the line.
• The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1% (score 100) - good if you want a low-fuss antioxidant serum.
• The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution (score 100) - vitamin C option with a stronger current score than some other variants.
• The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser (score 99) - simple cleanser base for a The Ordinary routine.
• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (score 76) - popular pregnancy-safe supporting serum in the current export.
• The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum (score 76) - easy hydration step.
• The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (score 76) - peptide option that keeps the routine simple.
• The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (score 75) - plain moisturiser to finish the routine.

Products to use with caution #

Want the full list? These are example products from our current snapshot, not every product we track. In the MamaSkin app you can search and scan many more products, including full brand ranges.

• The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (score 75, low risk) - not automatically off limits, but use more conservatively in pregnancy.
• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution (score 75, low risk) - best treated as an occasional spot treatment, not an everyday layer.
• The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% (score 58, medium risk) - very strong vitamin C format that many sensitive pregnancy routines do not need.

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (score 20, high risk) - clear pregnancy skip.
• The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane (score 26, high risk) - retinol product and not pregnancy-safe.
• The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane (score 26, high risk) - another retinoid to stop.

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Formulation changes: always check the exact label when you repurchase.
• Retinoids and stronger actives: these are common reasons products move out of the safe-leaning group.
• Product-level scoring matters more than brand reputation alone.

How to use these picks #

• AM: keep the routine simple and pair your core product with a plain moisturiser and sunscreen if relevant.
• PM: use the calmer products from the same brand or category and avoid layering too many actives.
• If your skin is reactive: introduce one change at a time and re-check the exact product name.

FAQs #

• Which The Ordinary products are pregnancy safe? The simpler hydrators, peptides, antioxidants, and cleansers generally score best in the current export.
• Which The Ordinary products should I avoid during pregnancy? The retinoids are the clearest no, especially the Granactive Retinoid and Retinol products.
• Is The Ordinary Niacinamide safe during pregnancy? Yes. In the current export it sits in the low-risk group.

Important notes #

• Formulations can change by region and batch. Check the label each time you repurchase.
• This guide is informational only and not medical advice.

Related reading #

• Is The Ordinary Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Safe During Pregnancy?

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• American Academy of Dermatology on pregnancy skin care: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/pregnancy/skin-care/skin-care-pregnancy
• FDA sunscreen basics: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun

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