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.
Here you’ll find pregnancy safe products from NeoStrata as of 7/13/2024. 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.
Note, I’ve included the product name but not the collection name in this list. This is consistent with the NeoStrata website.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from NeoStrata
• Dermal Replenishment (at DermStore)
• Exfoliating Mask (at DermStore)
• Hyaluronic Luminous Lift (at DermStore)
• Hydra Filling Cream (at DermStore)
• Pure Hyaluronic Acid Biocellulose Mask
• Vitamin C Concentrate
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Bionic Face Cream (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Bionic Lotion (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Brightening Eye Cream (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Cellular Restoration™ (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Stem Cells
• Exfoliating Wash (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Foaming Glycolic Wash (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Gel Plus (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Glycolic Microdermabrasion Polish (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• GLYCOLIC RENEWAL™ Serum (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• GLYCOLIC RENEWAL™ Smoothing Cream (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• GLYCOLIC RENEWAL™ Smoothing Lotion (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• High Potency Cream (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Illuminating Serum: Licorice Root
• Intensive Eye Therapy (at DermStore): Stem Cells
• Lotion Plus (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser (at DermStore): Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid
• Mandelic Mattifying Serum (at DermStore): Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone
• Oily Skin Solution (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Overnight Anti-Pollution Treatment (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Stem Cells
• PHA Facial Cleanser (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• PHA Daily Moisturizer: Salicylate, Stem Cells
• PHA Eye Cream (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• PHA Renewal Pads (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Post-Acne Mark Correcting Serum (at DermStore): Licorice Root
• Problem Dry Skin Cream (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Rebound Sculpting Cream (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
• Redness Neutralizing Serum (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Sheer Hydration (at DermStore): Chemical Sunscreens
• Skin Brightener (at DermStore): Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate
• Smooth Surface Glycolic Chemical Peel: Glycolic Acid
• Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum: Gluconolactone
• Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Bionic Face Serum (at DermStore): Retinoid
• Comprehensive Retinol 0.3% Night Serum (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Comprehensive Eye Cream (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Dark Spot Corrector (at DermStore): Kojic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Licorice Root
• Hydra Filling Eye Gel-Cream (at DermStore): Retinoid, Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Matrix Support (at DermStore): Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate
• Pigment Controller (at DermStore): Retinoid
• Potent Retinol Complex (at DermStore): Retinoid
• Retinol 0.3% Overnight Peel (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Targeted Clarifying Gel (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Tartaric Acid
• Triple Firming Neck Cream (at DermStore):: Bakuchiol, Stem Cells
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Hi! Thanks for reviewing all of these products! Is NeoStrata’s Firming Collagen Booster safe while pregnant or nursing?
I have already reviewed all products in this brand that I have access to their ingredient list, please refer to the post about how to request a product review. I need a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety and in the post under the heading, How to Request a Product Review.
Hi,
Clarify Sheer Hydration
AQUA/WATER/EAU, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-75 STEARATE, STEARETH-20, XANTHAN GUM, CETETH-20, CARBOMER, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, SODIUM BISULFITE.
Thank you!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens, salicylate
Hello! Thank you so much for the work that you put into this website. I cannot count the times that I consulted during my 2 pregnancies!
Can you please review the ingredients for Neostrata’s Lip Wrinkle Repair and advise if it is safe for use while breastfeeding? Thank you so much.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Glucosamine, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Silica, Nylon-12, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 40, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Thank you!
Hi Dr Christine
Is this product safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding?
NeoStrata® Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50:
AQUA (WATER), DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [NANO], ZINC OXIDE [NANO], BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ALUMINA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, LACTOBIONIC ACID, PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE, PHENETHYL BENZOATE, NYLON-12, TOCOPHERYL (VITAMIN E) ACETATE, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG), POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, DIMETHICONE/PEG10/15 CROSSPOLYMER, METHICONE, ISOHEXADECANE, SODIUM CITRATE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CL 77492 (IRON OXIDE YELLOW), CL 77491 (IRON OXIDE RED), CL 77499 (IRON OXIDE BLACK).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate and gluconolactone. It’s also in the list above.
Hi there !
Is neostrata correct firminh collagen booster safe ?
The ingredients are Aqua (Water), Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture, Lysine, Glycine, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Acetyl Proline, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester), Propylene Glycol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium Bisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool
Thanks so much
I’m not certain if the Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture is a stem cell ingredient. Sometimes stem cells are listed this way, but not always. I would check into what the brand is claiming about stem cells in the product. My concerns are in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.
Hello! Thanks so much for reviewing products. I was wondering if the Neostrata restore moisture infusion hydrating cream is safe? Thanks again!
Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Steareth-21, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Paraffinium Liquidum, Caprylyl Glycol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/ Acrylamide Copolymer, Polysorbate 85, Steareth-2, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is lactobionic acid safe for pregnancy?
It’s fine. The only PHA I’m currently screening out is gluconolactone.
Is the CORRECT Hydra Filling Cream Safe?
Aqua/Water/ Eau, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Stearyl Alcohol, Triundecanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-7, Steareth-2, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Paraffinium Liquidum, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Fructose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Urea, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 85, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Carbomer, Trehalose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Parfum (Fragrance), Blue 1 (Cl 42090), Yellow 5 (Cl 19140).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! So grateful to you for this amazing website!
Can you please advise if,
Neostrata Enlighten
15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum is nursing safe?
15% Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), 2% Gluconolactone (Polyhydroxy Acid), 1% Feverfew Extract, Green Tea Extract (EGCG), Propanediol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol.
Thank you for your time!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone
Hi t here Dr Christine, is the below product by Neostrata safe for pregnancy?
Neostrata Enlighten Ultra Brightening Cleanser
Aqua/Water/Eau, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Limonene, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract, Hedychium Spicatum Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Plumeria Rubra Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
I am asking as there is a similar product on your safe list but I am not sure as the link is no longer working. TQ.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing