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Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Acure

Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Acure

Pregnancy safe skincare can be super difficult and confusing. I have an entire guide devoted to what products are safe to use while pregnant including information on what ingredients to avoid while pregnant and a huge list of pregnancy safe skincare products.

Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from Acure as of 10/1/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.

Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from Acure

• Brightening Biocellulose Gel Mask (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING CLEANSING GEL (at Target, Amazon)
• BRIGHTENING COCONUT CLEANSING TOWELETTES (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING DAY CREAM (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING EYE CONTOUR GEL (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING GLOW LOTION (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING GLOWING SERUM (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING MICELLAR WATER (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Brightening Super Greens Serum (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
• Brightening Under Eye Super Greens Hydrogels (at Amazon)
BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C & FERULIC ACID SERUM (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C JELLY MASK (at Target, Amazon)
BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SUNSET SERUM (at Target, Amazon)
Calming Itch & Irritation Lotion (at Amazon)
Cedarwood & Mint Deodorant (at Amazon)
Charcoal Geranium Deodorant (at Amazon)
• Charcoal Magnesium Deodorant (at Amazon)
Coconut & Argan Shampoo Bar (at Amazon)
Conditioning Body Wash (at Amazon)
Curiously Clarifying Conditioner (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Curiously Clarifying Shampoo (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Daily Workout Watermelon Conditioner (at Amazon)
Daily Workout Watermelon Shampoo (at Amazon)
• Detox-Depuff Charcoal Lemonade Under Eye Hydrogels (at Amazon)
Dry Shampoo – All Hair Types (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
• Dry Shampoo – Brunette to Dark Hair (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Energizing Coffee Body Scrub (at Amazon)
Everyday Eczema Lotion (at Amazon)
FOIL-TIME FORTIFYING SILVER FOIL MASK (at Amazon)
Fragrance Free Deodorant (at Amazon)
Ionic Blonde Conditioner (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Ionic Blonde Shampoo (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
• Incredibly Clear Facial Cleansing Bar (at Target, Amazon)
INCREDIBLY CLEAR CHARCOAL LEMONADE FACIAL SCRUB (at Target, Amazon)
INCREDIBLY CLEAR CHARCOAL LEMONADE MASK (at Target, Amazon)
Juice Cleanse Supergreens & Adaptogen Conditioner (at Amazon)
Juice Cleanse Supergreens & Adaptogens Shampoo (at Amazon)
• Lavender & Coconut Deodorant (at Amazon)
Lemon Verbena Deodorant (at Amazon)
RADICALLY REJUVENATING ROSE ARGAN OIL (at Amazon)
RADICALLY REJUVENATING SERUM STICK (at Target, Amazon)
RADICALLY REJUVENATING SPF DAY CREAM (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
RADICALLY REJUVENATING WITCH HAZEL TONER (at Target, Amazon)
RESURFACING AMINO ACID SERUM (at Target)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING 24hr MOISTURE LOTION (at Amazon)
Seriously Soothing Biocellulose Gel Mask (at Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING BLUE TANSY JELLY MASK (at Target, Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING BLUE TANSY NIGHT OIL (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Seriously Soothing Blue Tansy Serum Stick (at Target, Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING CLEANSING CREAM (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING DAY CREAM (at Target, Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING FACIAL CLEANSING BAR (at Target)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING JELLY MILK MAKEUP REMOVER (at Target, Amazon)
• SERIOUSLY SOOTHING MICELLAR WATER CLEANSING TOWELETTES (at Target, Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING SOLID SERUM 3IN1 (at Amazon)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING SPF DAY CREAM SPF 30 (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty)
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING UNDER EYE HYDROGELS (at Amazon)
Simply Smoothing Conditioner (at Amazon)
Simply Smoothing Shampoo (at Amazon)
THE ESSENTIALS 100% PLANT SQUALANE OIL (at Target)
THE ESSENTIALS ARGAN OIL (at Amazon)
• The Essentials Castor Oil (at Amazon)
THE ESSENTIALS MARULA OIL (at Target, Amazon)
THE ESSENTIALS ROSEHIP OIL (at Amazon)
ULTRA HYDRATING 12 HOUR FACIAL MOISTURIZER (at Target)
Ultra Hydrating Body Wash (at Amazon)
Ultra Hydrating Conditioner (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
ULTRA HYDRATING CUCUMBER & HYALURONIC SUPERFINE MIST (at Target, Amazon)
ULTRA HYDRATING ELECTROLYTE FACIAL MOISTURIZER (at Target)
ULTRA HYDRATING EYE CREAM (at Target, Amazon)
ULTRA HYDRATING FACIAL GEL CREAM (at Amazon)
ULTRA HYDRATING GREEN JUICE CLEANSER (at Target, Amazon)
ULTRA HYDRATING PLANT CERAMIDE DAILY FACIAL LOTION (at Target, Amazon)
Ultra Hydrating Shampoo (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
ULTRA HYDRATING WATERMELON SEED OIL (at Amazon)
Unicorn Shimmer Color Wellness Conditioner (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)
Unicorn Shimmer Color Wellness Shampoo (at Amazon, Credo Beauty)|
Vivacious Volume Conditioner (at Amazon)
Vivacious Volume Shampoo (at Amazon)
Wave & Curl Color Wellness Conditioner (at Amazon)
Wave & Curl Color Wellness Shampoo (at Amazon)

Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing

I typically defer to a brand’s discussion on their site to determine if a product contains stem cells, but I couldn’t tell for sure with the Acure website. There are ingredients that are labelled like stem cells are usually labelled, and they’re discussed almost like stem cells, but they don’t come right out and call them stem cells. I’ve labelled them below with a ?, it’s up to you to decide your level of comfort.

BRIGHTENING FACE MASK (at Amazon): ? Stem Cells
BRIGHTENING FACIAL SCRUB (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty): Gluconolactone, ? Stem Cells
BRIGHTENING NIGHT CREAM (at Target, Amazon): ? Stem Cells
• BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C SUPERFINE MIST (at Target, Amazon): Licorice Root
FOIL-TIME FIRMING GOLD FOIL MASK (at Amazon): Licorice Root
INCREDIBLY CLEAR ACNE SPOT (at Amazon): Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark
INCREDIBLY CLEAR MATTIFYING MOISTURIZER (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty): ? Stem Cells
RADICALLY REJUVENATING CLEANSING CREAM (at Target, Amazon): Gluconolactone
RADICALLY REJUVENATING EYE CREAM (at Amazon): ? Stem Cells
• Radically Rejuvenating Face Mask (at Amazon): Licorice Root, ? Stem Cells
RADICALLY REJUVENATING FACIAL SCRUB (at Amazon): Gluconolactone
• Radically Rejuvenating Sheet Mask (at Amazon): Licorice Root
RADICALLY REJUVENATING WHIPPED NIGHT CREAM (at Target, Amazon, Credo Beauty): Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, ? Stem Cells
• RESURFACING INTER-GLY-LACTIC PEEL PADS (at Target): Glycolic Acid, Willow Bark
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING CLOUD CREAM (at Target, Amazon): ? Stem Cells
SERIOUSLY SOOTHING ROSE WATER & WATERMELON SUPERFINE MIST (at Target, Amazon): Licorice Root

Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing

BRIGHTENING 2% ALPHA ARBUTIN SERUM (at Target, Amazon): Arbutin
Buildup Balancing Hemp & Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner (at Amazon): Hemp
Buildup Balancing Hemp & Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo (at Amazon): Hemp
RADICALLY REJUVENATING OVERNIGHT BAKUCHIOL TREATMENT (at Target): Bakuchiol
RADICALLY REJUVENATING DUAL PHASE BAKUCHIOL SERUM (at Amazon): Bakuchiol
RADICALLY REJUVENATING NIACINAMIDE SERUM (at Target, Amazon): Hemp
RADICALLY REJUVENATING RETINOID NIGHT COMPLEX (at Target): Retinoid
RADICALLY REJUVENATING UNDER EYE HYDROGELS (at Amazon): Kojic Acid
RESURFACING DEWY ALL DAY MOISTURIZER: Hemp, Glycolic Acid
RESURFACING GLYCOLIC & UNICORN ROOT CLEANSER (at Target, Amazon): Hemp, Glycolic Acid
RESURFACING INTER-GLY-LACTIC SHIMMER SERUM (at Target,): Hemp, Glycolic Acid
RESURFACING OVERNIGHT GLYCOLIC TREATMENT (at Target): Hemp, Glycolic Acid
THE ESSENTIALS HEMP SEED OIL (at Target, Amazon): Hemp
ULTRA HYDRATING OVERNIGHT DREAM CREAM (at Target): Hemp

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  1. 1.11.20
    Casey York said:

    Thank you for taking the time to compile this list! I pulled it up at Target when looking for a safe face sunscreen and it was very helpful!

  2. 1.31.20
    Stephanie said:

    Would you please provide input as to whether the Acure Brightening Facial Scrub is pregnancy safe? Ingredients are as follows:
    WATER/AQUA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SHELL POWDER, KAOLIN (FRENCH GREEN CLAY), SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, LAMINARIA DIGITATA (KELP) POWDER, LILIUM CANDIDUM LEAF (MADONNA) LEAF CULTURE EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASPHALATUS LINEARIS (ROOIBOS) LEAF EXTRACT, CHLOROPHYLL, CHRONDUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, ARGANIA SPINOSA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (LEMONGRASS) LEAF OIL, MENTHA VIRDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) OIL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GLUCONO-DELTA LACTONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE

    Thank you!

    • 1.31.20
      15mins said:

      This has gluconolactone, ok for nursing but not pregnancy

    • 2.22.20
      Iris said:

      It also has clary sage which is not safe for pregnancy.

      • 2.23.20
        15mins said:

        Clary sage topically is fine for pregnancy, it’s only an issue when consumed in large quantities.

  3. 2.18.20
    Alina said:

    Hi,
    Could you provide your thoughts on whether or not the Acure Radically Rejuvenating Facial Scrub is pregnancy safe? Thank you for doing this! This site is a life saver!
    INGREDIENTS
    ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE*, GLYCERIN, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, RHASSOUL CLAY, KAOLINITE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CITRUS LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL POWDER, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, GLYCERYL LAURATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MICA, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL*, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, CHONDRUS CRISPUS, SODIUM CHLORIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL*, ETHANOL, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL*, JOJOBA ESTERS, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT (ACAI) EXTRACT*, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT*, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS (ROOIBOS) LEAF EXTRACT*, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) OIL, CHLORELLA VULGARIS (CHLORELLA) EXTRACT, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) SPROUT CELL EXTRACT*. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

    • 2.18.20
      15mins said:

      This has glucono delta lactone (aka- gluconolactone, a polyhydroxy acid), so I would avoid in pregnancy but it’s ok for nursing.

      • 1.3.21
        dani said:

        I would love to know more information on the Glyconolactone and it’s safety during pregnancy. I was told the following : it is naturally occurring and used in some food processing such as pickling. It is also added to some skin care products. Although its use for skin care has not been studied specifically in pregnancy, it is unlikely that significant amounts would pass through your skin and enter your bloodstream where they could reach the baby.
        So what is it about that ingredient that you’ve found unsafe?

        • 1.3.21
          Christine said:

          It is naturally occuring, but it’s a Polyhydroxy acid, which is very similar to AHA and BHA, except that it penetrates more deeply and is actually more likely to be absorbed into your bloodstream. More here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

  4. 2.18.20

    Hi there, is Acure’s BRIGHTENING VITAMIN C & FERULIC ACID OIL FREE SERUM safe for pregnancy/nursing? I love your website! Thank you!

    https://acure.com/brightening-vitamin-c-ferulic-acid-oil-free-serum.html

    • 2.19.20
      15mins said:

      This is fine

  5. 2.24.20
    Kendra Goldsworthy said:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful information! Can you let me know if the Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Treatment is safe while nursing?

    https://www.target.com/p/acure-resurfacing-overnight-glycolic-treatment-1-fl-oz/-/A-76563455

    • 2.24.20
      15mins said:

      This has glycolic acid in it as well as hemp. Glycolic I avoid during pregnancy but it’s ok for nursing. Hemp is kind of up to you, here’s my little blurb on it:
      There isn’t info out there on the safety of Cannabis used topically during pregnancy or nursing. We do know smoking marijuana with THC has bad effects and should be avoided, though it hasn’t been fully decided if it is just the THC or something else as well.
      Note that in theory Hemp and CBD do not have THC in them, it’s breed out of the plant is the official status. However, depending upon how it was processed many CBD oils will test positive for THC. But there are still the unknowns we haven’t decided about. I would not recommend using Hemp or Cannabis products while nursing or pregnant for that reason.

  6. 3.2.20
    TAMMY WU said:

    Hello, I was wondering which face exfoliator would you recommend during pregnancy?
    Thank you!

    • 3.3.20
      15mins said:

      Most of my favorites are with AHAs and that needs to be avoided. Most face scrubs are actually too harsh for the face. I recommend pregnancy as an amazing time to splurge on a Clarisonic, as that provides gentle physical exfoliation and you can use it with whatever face wash you want 🙂

  7. 3.4.20
    Ariel said:

    Hi ! I can’t seem to find it but is the acure brightening facial scrub okay while pregnant ?

    • 3.4.20
      15mins said:

      It’s here in the comments as ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone. These lists get kind of long and then there’s all the comments too, I honestly search for a few key words from the product i’m looking for and it helps!

  8. 4.29.20
    gigi said:

    Is INCREDIBLY CLEAR CHARCOAL LEMONADE FACIAL SCRUB safe for pregnancy?

    ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE*, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, KAOLIN, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL POWDER, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, GLYCERYL LAUREATE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, CHARCOAL POWDER, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, WATER/AQUA, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI) FRUIT EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT*, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (BLUEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT*, SODIUM LEVULINATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) FLOWER OIL, BOSWELLIA CARTERII OIL (FRANKINCENSE), CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS LEAF/NUT/STEM OIL (CYPRESS), DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, ROSA (ROSE) DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) OIL. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

    • 4.29.20
      15mins said:

      Looks ok

      • 11.27.20
        Rachel said:

        This has salicylic acid in it, according to the pictures on Amazon that have the little ingredient summary. That should be avoided, right?
        Thanks!

        • 11.28.20
          Christine said:

          Sometimes ingredients vary by country, so if the one you would purchase has salicylic acid in it that’s an ingredient to avoid in pregnancy

  9. 5.18.20
    Joslin said:

    What About Acure Ultra Hydrating Overnight Dream Cream, I don’t see that on here? Sorry if I missed.
    Here are the ingredients. Thanks!!!
    Water(Aqua),Perseagratissima(Avocado) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Oil, Vetiveryl Acetate, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Melatonin, Sodium Phytate, Glycerol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*, Punica Granatum Extract*, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract*, Lauric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract. *Organic Ingredient

    • 5.19.20
      15mins said:

      This has hemp in it, so I would avoid in pregnancy and nursing. There’s a little blurb under that category that explains why.

  10. 5.21.20

    Hello , I was just curious if you could recommend any of the ACURE shampoos and conditioners safe for pregnancy ? Thank you so much

    • 5.22.20
      15mins said:

      It looks like I did face stuff, but never did the haircare and body products! I just did both of those, almost all of their shampoos are ok. You might need to refresh the page, all of it is above in the list now 🙂

  11. 7.18.20
    Jordan said:

    Please review Acure Radically Rejuvenating Dual Phase Bakuchiol Serum!

    • 7.18.20
      Christine said:

      I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. I require a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
      why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety

      • 7.18.20
        Jordan said:

        I’m sorry!

        WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, BAKUCHIOL, SOLANUM MELONGENA (EGGPLANT) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

        • 7.18.20
          Christine said:

          Doh! It has bakuchiol, read about it here under retinoids: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
          Some say it’s fine, but there isn’t evidence either way. Everything else looks fine, but it’s up to you who you believe about that ingredient.

  12. 7.23.20
    Michelle said:

    Hi – what are your thoughts on Acure Incredibly Clear Acne Spot?

    ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Salicylic Acid 2.0%
    INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Water, S.D. Alcohol 40 B, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Citric Acid , Vegetable Glycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hamamelis Virginiana, (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf, Glycolic Acid, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Narcissus Poeticus Callus Extract (and) Glycerin.

    • 7.23.20
      Christine said:

      This has salicylic acid and willow bark, it’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy

  13. 8.8.20
    Rebecca said:

    Hello, I’m wondering about the safety of the acure organic s brightening facial scrub for during and after pregnancy as I didn’t see it on the list but noticed all of the brightening products are on the safe list. Thank you for this wonderful list!

  14. 8.31.20
    Margalit said:

    Thank you so much for this resource!!
    I’m a bit confused about blue Tansy.

    Is this product safe?
    Olive Fruit Squalane (Olea europaea)°°, Japanese Green Tea Seed Oil (Camellia oleifera)°, Watermelon Oil (Citrullus lanatus)°°, Blueberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium corymbosum)°°, Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa canina)°, Spirulina Extract (Spirulina platensis)°, Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia chinensis)°°, Sunflower Oil (Helianthus)°°, Blue Tansy Flower Oil (Tanacetum annuum L.)°°, Rose Flower Extract°, Sunflower Vitamin E (Tocopherol)°°

    Thank you!

    • 8.31.20
      Christine said:

      This is my list of ingredients to avoid:
      skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

      You can find blogs out there that claim everything under the sun should be avoided in pregnancy/nursing, I haven’t heard Blue Tansy on that list before but I’ve heard just about everything else. It isn’t an ingredient the mainstream medical community thinks should be avoided. I’m a pediatrician, but my list is conservative.

      This product looks fine to me.

  15. 11.8.20
    Whitney W said:

    Hi,

    What about Acure ULTRA HYDRATING 12 HOUR FACIAL MOISTURIZER?

    Ingredients:
    INGREDIENTS
    WATER (AQUA), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, COCOGLYCERIDES, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHEROL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM FLOWER OIL, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT*, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT*, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, ARTHROSPIRA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA (KALE) EXTRACT, SPINACIA OLERACEA (SPINACH) LEAF EXTRACT. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

    • 11.8.20
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  16. 11.19.20
    Valerie said:

    Is the ACURE purifying fruit peel safe for pregnancy?

    water, maltodextrin, glycerin, tapioca starch, lactic acid, salix nigra (willow) bark extract, mangifera indica (mango) fruit extract, prunus cerasus (bitter cherry) fruit extract, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) fruit extract, papain, bromelain, lipase, subtilisin, camelia sinensis leaf extract, wine extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf extract, punica granatum (pomegranate) bark extract, agave tequilana (blue agave) stem extract, acetic acid (apple cider vinegar), vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, acer sccharum (sugar maple) extract, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, mangifera indica (mango) seed oil, citrus paradisi seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, citrus aurantium dulcis seed oil, tocopherol, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol.

    • 11.19.20
      Christine said:

      This has willow bark, it’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy.

      • 11.19.20
        Toni said:

        Hi Christine, is Acure ULTRA HYDRATING EYE CREAM safe for nursing?

        INGREDIENTS
        WATER (AQUA), PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHYTATE, TOCOPHEROL, COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED OIL, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT*, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT*, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, ARTHROSPIRA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA (KALE) EXTRACT, SPINACIA OLERACEA (SPINACH) LEAF EXTRACT. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

        Thank you!

        • 11.21.20
          Christine said:

          Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  17. 2.3.21
    Jillian Stephens said:

    Hi! Can you tell me if this ACURE product is pregnancy safe:
    Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum:
    INGREDIENTS
    HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKA (SHEA) BUTTER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED CERA, VITAS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS ALGAL (ASTAXANTHIN) EXTRACT, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C ESTER), UBIQUINONE (COQ10), CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, GERANIUM MACULATUM OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) PEEL OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ANIBA ROSODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL, HASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) OIL, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL.

    • 2.3.21
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  18. 2.16.21
    Erin said:

    Thank you for putting together this list! So helpful

  19. 3.12.21
    Catherine said:

    Hello,
    is the Ultra Hydrating Cream Sheet Mask safe?
    WATER (AQUA), CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) BUTTER, CETYL-STEARYL ACOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, SODIUM LEVULINATE, D-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, EVENING PRIMROSE OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, SQUALANE, OPTUNIA FICUS INDICA (PRICKLY PEAR) SEED OIL, WITHANIA SOMNIFERA (ASHWAGANDA) ROOT EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (REISHI) EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM (HOLY BASIL) LEAF EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS (CORDYCEPS) EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, ARTHROSPIRA PLATENSIS (SPIRULINA) EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLEARACEA ACEPHALA (KALE) EXTRACT, SPINACIA OLERACEA (SPINACH) LEAF EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANTE) EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA (ROSE HIP) FRUIT EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALUS (CALENDULA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS (ROOIBOS) LEAF EXTRACT. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT

    • 3.12.21
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  20. 3.12.21
    Catherine Daly said:

    Hi! Is the Brightening Vitamin C Jelly Mask safe?
    Water (Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium PCA, Sucrose, Caffeine, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Carrageenan, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Lactate, Maltodextrin, Cyclodextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid. *Certified Organic/Certifié Biologique

    • 3.12.21
      Christine said:

      Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing

  21. 5.4.21
    Jennifer said:

    Hi there! Your lists are so helpful, thank you so much! I noticed the Radically Rejuvenating SPF Day Cream is on the safe list but it doesn’t mention that it is mineral based — the active ingredient just says Zinc Oxide. Curious to know your thoughts on this. Thank you!!

    • 5.4.21
      Christine said:

      I think it’s fine

  22. 5.15.21
    Carly DiBiase said:

    Thank you for all of the work you do on this site, it’s an amazing resource!!

    Curious about the Acure Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Face Mask:
    WATER (AQUA), KAOLIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, BENTONITE, METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CANDELILLA/JOJOBA/RICE BRAN POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS, GLYCERYL STEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENYLPROPANOL, PROPANEDIOL, CITRIC ACID, CHARCOAL POWDER, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) BUD OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM CITRATE.

    • 5.16.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

      • 10.5.21
        Jen said:

        Thank you for all your work, your efforts are making the world of a difference for me and others who are just so unsure of so many things at a crucial time! What are your reviews of the ingredients of BRIGHTENING MICELLAR WATER

        INGREDIENTS
        ALOE VERA LEAF JUICE, PROPANEDIOL, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE DEXYLGLUCOSIDE CROSSPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPESEED) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, LACTOBACILLUS, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) FRUIT EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALLANTOIN, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, RESVERATROL, CITRIC ACID.

        • 10.5.21
          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  23. 7.15.21
    Yelena Krivitskaya said:

    Hey there, thanks for this!!! Question, would you mind reviewing Acure’s ULTRA HYDRATING CONDITIONER? You reviewed the shampoo but I’m curious about the conditioner. THANKS.

    • 7.15.21
      Yelena Krivitskaya said:

      Sorry – here are the ingredients.

      Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Stearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Arginine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Benzaldehyde, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Ethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract.

  24. 10.8.21
    MK said:

    Can you review these Acure products for Pregnancy and Breast Feeding safety? Thank you!

    Ultra Hydrating Cucumber & Hyaluronic Superfine Mist:
    WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, MUSA SAPIENTUM (BANANA) EXTRACT, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE (HYALURONIC ACID).

    Ultra Hydrating Electrolyte Facial Moisturizer: WATER (EAU), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, COCOGLYCERIDES, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, GLYCERYL LAURATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, SQUALANE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM PCA, CALCIUM PCA, MAGNESIUM PCA, OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT, LINOLEIC ACID, LINOLENIC ACID, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL*, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, SODIUM ANISATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHYTATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT/INGRÉDIENT CERTIFIÉ BIOLOGIQUE

    Ultra Hydrating Plant Ceramide Daily Facial Lotion:
    WATER (EAU), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, COCOGLYCERIDES, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, GLYCERYL LAURATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, SQUALANE, TOCOPHEROL, NIACINAMIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CERAMIDE NP, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL*, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM ANISATE, CITRIC ACID. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT/INGRÉDIENT CERTIFIÉ BIOLOGIQUE

    • 10.8.21
      Christine said:

      All 3 are Ok for pregnancy and nursing

  25. 10.12.21
    Kate said:

    LOVE this resource – thank you so much for all of your time and research!

    What about the Acure Unicorn Shimmer Conditioner?
    WATER (EAU), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL, ALETRIS FARINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, QUARTZ, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT*, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL*, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL, ARGININE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC/CERTIFIÉ BIOLOGIQUE

    • 10.12.21
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  26. 11.8.21
    Ryu said:

    How about Acure’s Radically Rejuvenating Dual Phase Bakuchiol Serum? Here are the ingredients:

    WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE, BAKUCHIOL, SOLANUM MELONGENA (EGGPLANT) FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

    Hope I’m not too late. Thanks!

    • 11.8.21
      Christine said:

      Avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to the Bakuchiol

  27. 1.4.22
    Louise said:

    Hi! Can you tell us if their new “SERIOUSLY SOOTHING JELLY MILK MAKEUP REMOVER” is safe?

    WATER (EAU), SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, XANTHAN GUM, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID.

    Thank you!

    • 1.4.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  28. 1.10.22
    Rachel Medlin said:

    I read that ferulic acid is not usually considered safe for pregnant women. I am just wondering if you knew differently since you are saying the Radically Rejuvenating SPF Day Cream is ok. In fact, I think I purchased the item because it showed up on your page for one of the best daily moisturizers while pregnant. Then I googled ferulic acid tonight as it’s prominently displayed as one of the top ingredients which led to this question. Thanks!

  29. 1.30.22
    Kristen said:

    Can you take a look at the new body washes? Here is the Ultra Hydrating Body Wash. is this ok?
    WATER (EAU), SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL*, CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT*, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, ASPALATHUS LINEARIS LEAF EXTRACT*, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT*, LEVULINIC ACID, SODIUM LEVULINATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BENZALDEHYDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC/CERTIFIÉ BIOLOGIQUE

    • 1.30.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂

  30. 2.2.22
    April said:

    Could you also review the Resurfacing Amino Acid Serum? Thanks for all this info!!

    WATER (EAU), BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ARGININE, SERINE, ALANINE, GLYCINE, THREONINE, PROLINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, LYSINE HCL, PCA, SODIUM PCA, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, SCLEROTIUM GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM LACTATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM PHYTATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE.

    • 2.2.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  31. 3.7.22
    Amy Holliday said:

    Hello! Thank you for all of your work and help, I found this very helpful.

    I see that you listed it as safe, but I was curious about the Acure dry shampoos during pregnancy since they list Rosemary oil as an ingredient. It shouldn’t be absorbing into the scalp too much since it’s job is to absorb your natural oils. But I also keep reading it should be avoiding completely during pregnancy.

    DRY SHAMPOO – BRUNETTE TO DARK HAIR
    INGREDIENTS
    ZEA MAYS (CORN STARCH)*, MARANTA ARUNDINACEA (ARROWROOT) POWDER*, KAOLIN CLAY, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL*, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL*, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) POWDER*. *ORGANIC INGREDIENT

  32. 4.20.22
    Annie Clark said:

    Hi! I know you don’t have a specific spot for act and acre products but I wanted to check and see if this product was safe for pregnancy?

    Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Triethyl Citrate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil (AMYRIS), Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil (AGARWOOD), Arachidyl Glucoside, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Nut Extract (SHEA BUTTER), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (YLANG YLANG), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract (ROCKROSE), Citric Acid, Dimethyl Heptenal, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil (CARDAMOM), Ethylhexylglycerin, Gamma-Nonalactone, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract (SUNFLOWER), Hexenyl Acetate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ionone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil (CEDARWOOD), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Pogostemon Cablin Oil (PATCHOULI), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (CASTOR), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (ROSEMARY), Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vanillin, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract (VIOLET)

    • 4.21.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  33. 7.12.22
    April said:

    Can you please review the Brightening super green serum? Thanks for all your information!!

    INGREDIENTS:CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL UNSAPOIFIABLES, ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL*, BRASSICA OLEARECEA (KALE) EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA (BROCCOLI) SEED OIL, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS (SPIRULINA) EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS (CHLORELLA) EXTRACT, PTEROCARPUS SANTALINUS (SANDALWOOD) OIL, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBUS LEAF OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, NATURAL TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, SCLEROCARYA BIRREA (MARULA) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL (ORANGE) OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER (ROSE GERANIUM) OIL, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) OIL

    • 7.12.22
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  34. 9.5.22
    Veronika Lashkevich said:

    Is seabuckthorn safe during pregnancy? One of the products has it and the internet states it isn’t.

    • 9.5.22
      Christine said:

      You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. It’s not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community. My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

      • 9.26.22
        Veronika Lashkevich said:

        I was asking because you mentioned a product to avoid because it had a seabucktorn but some products it did include but you said it was safe to use. Was kind of confusing!

        • 9.27.22
          Christine said:

          I’ve never said to avoid Seabuckthorn. There may be some products that I said to avoid due to other ingredients but I have never said to avoid that ingredient.

  35. 9.26.22
    Veronika Lashkevich said:

    Hi there,

    I have noticed that you mentioned in some products that “SEABUCKTHORN” is not good for pregnancy but it is included in the “SERIOUSLY SOOTHING 24hr MOISTURE LOTION” and I have been using it because I saw your recommendation. Is it safe to use during pregnancy or is it not?

  36. 2.25.23
    Erlinda said:

    Hello I was wondering if Acure ultra hydrating ceramide day serum is safe in pregnancy? Thanks

    WATER (EAU), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, CITRUS JUNOS FRUIT EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, SCLEROTIUM GUM, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM LEVULINATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM ANISATE, CITRIC ACID.

    • 2.25.23
      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

  37. 5.29.23
    Ashley said:

    Hello, I saw that Acure Rejuvenating Facial Scrub was on this list because it had Gluconolactone but I could not find it on the bottle I own. I got mine off Amazon. When I go on the Acure website and Amazon it does list Gluconolactone but it is not on the bottle I have, thoughts? Right after orange peel my ingredient is pelargonium graveolens flower oil instead of the Gluconolactone.

    • 5.29.23
      Christine said:

      If it isn’t on your bottle then yours must be safe! They may be reformulating but that isn’t reflected yet online.