It’s not something that’s thought to be absorbed across the skin, so therefore isn’t available to cross the placenta.
My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative (I don’t read WebMD as it isn’t a primary source, I look at the actual studies and also discuss with other physicians) and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy

I’m wondering about the Merit Great Skin Instant Glow serum as well, a quick webmd search told me one of the touted ingredients Goldthread is LIKELY UNSAFE during pregnancy. It contains a chemical called berberine that is thought to cross the placenta and may cause harm to the developing child. Brain damage due to too much bilirubin has developed in newborn infants exposed to berberine.

Wondering about your take on this?

Safe for pregnancy and nursing

Signature Lip Lightweight Matte Lipstick

Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Kaolin, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propylene Carbonate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

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. Thanks!

It’s fine for pregnancy and nursing 🙂

I wanted to ask about the Merit Beauty ‘Great Skin Instant Glow Serum’, below are the ingredients:

Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate.

Is this pregnancy safe? Thank you!!!

Safe for pregnancy and nursing

Hello! Wondering about the merit great skin instant glow
Thanks!!

Hyaluronic Acid: Targets multiple layers of skin to lock in hydration for all day moisture.
-Niacinamide: Helps to visibly brighten skin and refines texture for a smooth, visibly glowing complexion.
-Cacao Seed Extract: Caffeine-rich antioxidant helps to stimulate blood flow for a plump effect.

Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate.