Pregnancy safe beauty products 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. The list has gotten so large that I’ve decided to start listing brands in their own individual posts.
Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from AlumierMD as of 8/28/2022. If it is not safe, I’ll tell you why. All of the products meet my pregnancy safe criteria. If they release a new product that is not listed here, please comment below and I will add it. Note I will link to every product directly to avoid confusion. You’ll know exactly which product I mean.
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Please read the Pregnancy Beauty Guide intro first, where you will learn which products you actually need to worry about (spoiler alert, you don’t need to worry about all makeup or hair products). I will not review products that fall into the “don’t worry about it” categories. If you want to ask about a specific product, I require that you follow these guidelines for asking about pregnancy/nursing safety. You can also learn more about how to use these pregnancy safety lists. I will delete questions that don’t follow the guidelines or are rude.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from AlumierMD
• AHA Renewal Serum
• Alumience A.G.E.™
• AluminEye™
• Aqua Infusion Mask
• Calm-R™
• Eye Rescue Pads
• HydraBoost
• HydraClarité
• HydraDew
• HydraRich
• Lotus Scrub
• Matticlear
• MicroDerm Polish
• Moisture Matte Broad Spectrum SPF 40 (all shades)
• Purifying Gel Cleanser
• Recovery Balm
• SensiCalm
• Ultimate Boost Serum
• Vitamin Rich Smoother
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Acne Balancing Serum: Salicylic Acid
• Acne Clarifying Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• Bright & Clear Solution: Salicylic Acid
• Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42: Salicylate
• Enzymatic Peel: Salicylic Acid
• EvenTone: Licorice Root, Gluconolactone
• HydraCalm: Licorice Root
• HydraLight: Glycolic Acid
• HydraSmooth™: Salicylic Acid
• Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40 (all shades and untinted): Salicylate
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Intellibright® Complex: Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Licorice Root
• Neck & Décolleté Firming Cream: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Retinol Eye Gel: Retinoid
• Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.25: Retinoid, Gluconolactone
• Retinol Resurfacing Serum 0.5: Retinoid, Gluconolactone
• Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0: Retinoid, Gluconolactone
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Thank you for reviewing these products. What about the Moisture Matte Broad Spectrum. It does not seem to have Salicylate.
Full Ingredient List:
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS – TITANIUM DIOXIDE (7%), ZINC OXIDE (6.28%)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS – WATER/AQUA/EAU, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ALUMINIUM STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, LECITHIN (SYN.PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE), VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT, RESVERATROL, GLUTATHIONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, SYNTHETIC WAX, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, CETEARETH-20, ALUMINA, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, C20-40 PARETH-10, HYDROXYETHYL BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMONIUM CHLORIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-67, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLATE, IRON OXIDES (C.I. 77491), IRON OXIDES (C.I. 77492) IRON OXIDES (C.I. 77499) , ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL
That’s fine! I just added it to the list. I went through all of the products (I thought) but they may not have had that listed because you need to buy at a doctor’s office and can’t online here? Not sure. I’ve added it now though. Thank you!
Thanks so much for this! Most of the products recommended for me are safe in pregnancy, although I am a bit peeved that 2 facialists have told me clear shield is ok and then seen it has salicylate in it! I need to find a new spf.
I think estheticians don’t have training in what to avoid. My OB was very clear (and as a pediatrician I agree) that salicylates should be avoided.
Yes, I’d definitely rather be as safe as possible, just feel bad I used in my last pregnancy and up to 13 weeks of this one. But I know I try my best to use pregnancy safe products. I’ve seen the comment above and will give the moisture matte a try. Thanks for your work 😊
Hey, is the acne clarifying cleanser okay to use since it has less than 2% of salicylic acid in there? I read that if it’s less than 2% it’s okay. Please confirm. Thankyou!!
No, there’s no evidence to support it, the 2% is because every over the counter has <2% salicylic acid, in the US that's the threshold between over the counter and prescription.
Discussion here: But what about this % of an ingredient?
Hello, I just wanted to double check about Hydralight please. It contains LACTIC ACID/GLYCOLIC ACID COPOLYMER
Is this ok? Fingers crossed as I love it! Thanks
It’s not! I don’t think that was there when I last reviewed it, it may have been reformulated 🙁 Moving it’s category now.
Hi, can you please check the Aqua infusion mask?
Ingredients;
1801146-5 Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sea Whip Extract, Fructose, Maltose, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose, Allantoin, Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thanks very much!
Just wanted to let you know that on alumier website the AHA renewal serum has a warning to not use while pregnant or breastfeeding.
This will explain it: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hi! Could you let me know if AlumierMD’s MicroDerm Polish is safe for pregnancy and nursing?
Hydrated Silica: Exfoliating powder that is 100% natural mineral origin and 100% safe for the environment.
Jojoba Esters: Exfoliating particles that are 100% natural and biodegradable.
Full Ingredient List: WATER/AQUA/EAU, HYDRATED SILICA, SODIUM (C14-16) OLEFIN SULFONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, CITRUS GRANDIS PEEL OIL, JOJOBA ESTERS, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC ACID, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, XYLITOL, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIMONENE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, BENZOIC ACID, CITRAL, LINALOOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Looks fine for pregnancy and nursing
Is Alumier MD – Ever Active C + E + Peptide safe to use during pregnancy? Thanks
As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Note, I just redid this brand a few days ago, and that product was NOT on their site. Thanks!
Can you confirm if the ever active c&e serum is safe? Here’s the ingredient list, thank you!
Full Ingredient List:
SERUM – WATER/AQUA/EAU, PROPANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 CAPRYLATE, GLYCERIN, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 COCOATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 RICINOLEATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
CRYSTAL – ASCORBIC ACID.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, can you please check if the AHA renewal serum is safe during pregnancy ?
Here is the full ingredient list from their website.
8% Lactic Acid: Naturally found in milk and part of the alpha hydroxy acid family (AHA), lactic acid is biosynthesized for cosmetic formulations. It exfoliates cellular debris and enhances cell turnover to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Arnica: Extracted from the flower heads of the arnica montana plant, arnica has soothing properties.
Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants called polyphenols, specifically catechins, green tea protects skin from free radicals caused by the sun’s rays and pollution.
Allantoin: Extracted from the comfrey plant, allantoin increases water content in the skin and enhances exfoliation, improving skin smoothness.
Vitamin B5: Also referred to as pantothenic acid or panthenol, vitamin B5 acts as a humectant, locking in moisture to hydrate skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of hyaluronic acid that hydrates by drawing water into the outer layers from deep within the skin. It holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making skin plumper, softer and smoother.
Full Ingredient List: WATER/AQUA/EAU, LACTIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, ALLANTOIN, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE,CAPRYLIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XYLITOL, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing