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. The list has gotten so large that I’ve decided to start listing brands in their own individual posts.
Here you’ll find every pregnancy safe skincare product from Paula’s Choice as of 4/20/2019. 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.
Please note, it can take up to an hour to review the ingredient lists of each product. I review with my own list of pregnancy safe criteria. I obtain my ingredient lists from the brands and major retailers (typically Nordstrom and Sephora), and I review the US versions. Please do not ask me to re-review the same products over and over, I do not have the time to do so, and many people have been rude about this. For more brands, please head over to the list of pregnancy safe products.
Pregnancy Safe Products from Paula’s Choice
• All Over Hair & Body Shampoo
• C15 Super Booster
• C25 Super Booster
• CALM Redness Relief Cleanser
• CALM Redness Relief Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin
• CALM Redness Relief Moisturizer Normal to Dry Skin
• CALM Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Normal to Dry Skin
• CLINICAL Ultra-Rich Moisturizer
• CLINICAL Ultra-Rich Soothing Body Butter
• DAILY Replenishing Body Cream
• DEFENSE Nightly Reconditioning Moisturizer
• EARTH SOURCED Antioxidant-Enriched Natural Moisturizer
• EARTH SOURCED Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel
• Gentle Cleansing Cloths
• Hyaluronic Acid Booster
• HYDRALIGHT Moisture-Infusing Lotion
• Lip & Body Treatment Balm
• MOISTURE BOOST Hydrating Treatment Cream
• MOISTURE BOOST One Step Face Cleanser
• Omega+ Complex Moisturizer
• Pore Clarifying Charcoal Gel Mask
• Perfect Cleansing Oil
• Rehydrating Moisture Mask
• RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator
• RESIST Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
• RESIST Omega+ Complex Serum
• RESIST Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser
• RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
• RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
• RESIST Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
• SHINE STOPPER Instant Matte Finish
• SKIN BALANCING Oil-Reducing Cleanser
• SKIN RECOVERY Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
• SKIN RECOVERY Softening Cream Cleanser
• Soft Matte Lipstick in Persistent Pink
• Unscrub
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• 10% Azelaic Acid Booster: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• 10% Niacinamide Booster: Licorice Root
• Acne Body Spray 2% BHA: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• CALM Redness Relief 1% BHA Lotion Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• CALM Redness Relief Moisturizer for Normal to Oily Skin: Licorice Root
• CALM Redness Relief Repairing Serum: Licorice Root
• CALM Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Normal to Oily: Licorice Root
• CLEAR Extra Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid
• CLEAR Oil Free Moisturizer: Licorice Root
• CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• CLEAR Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution with 2% Salicylic Acid: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• CLEAR Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+: Chemical Sunscreens
• DEFENSE Antioxidant Pore Purifier: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• DEFENSE Essential Glow Moisturizer SPF 30: Licorice Root
• DEFENSE Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser: Licorice Root
• EARTH SOURCED Power Berry Serum: Licorice Root
• GENTLE TOUCH Makeup Remover: Licorice Root
• HYDRALIGHT One Step Face Cleanser: Chemical Sunscreen
• HYDRALIGHT Shine-Free Daily Mineral Complex SPF 30: Licorice Root
• LIPSCREEN SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreen
• Peptide Booster: Licorice Root
• RESIST Advanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA: Salicylic Acid
• RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA: Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream: Willow Bark (Salicylate), Licorice Root
• RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Gel: Willow Bark (Salicylate), Licorice Root
• RESIST Anti-Aging Lip Gloss SPF 40: Chemical Sunscreen
• RESIST BHA 9 Treatment: Salicylic Acid
• RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• RESIST Skin Restoring Moisturizer with SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreen, Licorice Root
• RESIST Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30: Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreens
• SKIN BALANCING Invisible Finish Moisture Gel: Licorice Root
• SKIN BALANCING Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid
• SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid
• SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Lotion Exfoliant: Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Gel: Glycolic Acid
• SKIN PERFECTING 8% AHA Lotion: Glycolic Acid, Licorice Root
• SKIN RECOVERY Replenishing Moisturizer: Licorice Root
• Skin Revealing Body Lotion 10% AHA: Glycolic Acid
• RESIST Smoothing Primer Serum SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate, Licorice Root
• Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA: Salicylic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
Note I’m including products with retinoids here, as those are a bit iffy. It depends on how conservative you want to be while nursing (still absolutely contraindicated while pregnant). Refer to my post on ingredients to avoid while nursing for more discussion.
• 1% Retinol Booster: Retinol, Licorice Root, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• CLINICAL Ceramide-Enriched Firming Eye Cream: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• CLINICAL Ceramide-Enriched Firming Moizurizer: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• CLINICAL Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 2% BHA Gel: Hydroquinone, Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• EXTRA CARE Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50: Chemical Sunscreen, Retinoid
• Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreen, Retinoid
• RADIANCE Renewal Mask: Arbutin, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• RESIST Intensive Repair Cream: Retinol, Licorice Root
• RESIST Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum: Retinoid
• RESIST Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment: Retinoid
• RESIST Triple-Action Dark Spot Eraser 7% AHA Lotion: Hydroquinone, Glycolic Acid
• SKIN BALANCING Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum: Retinoid, Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• SKIN BALANCING Oil-Absorbing Mask: Willow Bark (Salicylate), Retinoid
• SKIN RECOVERY Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum: Retinoid
• SKIN RECOVERY Hydrating Treatment Mask: Retinoid
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Hi Doctor is this safe for pregnancy?
1)mizon hydration serum
Ingredients:Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-octanediol, Ethylhexyl-glycerin, Tropolone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Carppyl/capric Triglyceride,Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, C12-c20alkyl Glucoside, C13-22 Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Cholesterol, Ceramid 3, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Betula Platpyhlla Japonica Juice, Portaluca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Amica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Rasberry) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA
Looks ok to me!
Okay thank you 🙂
how about peptide booster
It’s listed above under nursing safe but not safe for pregnancy due to licorice root.
Hi! I wish to know about PC Skin Balancing Pore reducing toner if it is safe to use during pregnancy!thank you so much!
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Oleth-10, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Looks ok!
Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for this list! Paula’s Choice has just released a new serum in the Earth Source range – Power Berry Serum. I was wondering whether this was pregnancy safe?
I just added it to the list above! It has licorice root, so it falls under ok for nursing, but not for pregnancy.
Hi,
Ive read that alot of web sites say glycerin is not safe for pregnancy, what is your thought on this ingredient, alot of my skincare has this.
Thank you
That’s a new one to me. I’m of the opinion that it’s safe and I haven’t had it mentioned to avoid by any sources that I trust.
Hi Doctor. Is this safe for pregnancy? Thanks so much.
Paula’s Choice CALM SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sun Protection, 2 Ounce Tube, for Normal Oily and Combination Sensitive Skin-For
Redness Relief
https://www.amazon.com/Paulas-Choice-Moisturizer-Protection-Combination/dp/B01ATYTOYE
Ingredients :
Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 2.32%, Zinc Oxide 6% (sunscreens); Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient), Cyclomethicone (hydration), Dimethicone (hydration), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient), Caprylyl Methicone (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient), PEG-100 Stearate (texture enhancing), Polysorbate 80 (texture enhancing), Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (texture enhancing), Isohexadecane (texture enhancing), Cetyl Alcohol (texture enhancing), Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate (texture enhancing), Propylene Glycol (hydration/penetration enhancing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (green tea extract/skin-soothing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/skin-soothing), Alumina (stabilizer), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (hydration/skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration), Panthenol (skin-replenishing), Algae Extract (skin-replenishing), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture enhancing), Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone (texture enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Butylene Glycol (hydration/penetration enhancing), Diethylhexyl Carbonate (stabilizer), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative)., and other
I think this is the same one as the CALM SPF 30 listed above under not for pregnancy but ok for nursing. It has licorice root to avoid during pregnancy.
Hello doc,
Can you please tell me if the below are pregnancy safe?
1. Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Repairing Toner – Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner
Aqua, Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Ethoxydiglycol (hydration), Niacinamide (skin-restoring), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), xilaS Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Resveratrol (grape-derived antioxidant), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration/skin replenishing), Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restoring), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (skin-restoring), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Genistein (antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Carbomer (texture-enhancing), Tetrasodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
2. Paula’s Choice Skin Balancing Moisturiser SPF 30
AAqua, Homosalate (7%, sunscreen agent), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone, 4%, sunscreen agent), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone, 3%, sunscreen agent), Silica (texture-enhancing), Octocrylene (2%, sunscreen agent), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (hydration), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Phospholipids (skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (antioxidant/skin-soothing), Colloidal Oatmeal (skin-soothing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), xilaS Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Cetyl Dimethicone (hydration/texture-enhancing), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate texture-enhancing), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Titanium Dioxide (texture-enhancing), Sorbic Acid (preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH balancing), Steareth-21 (texture-enhancing), Steareth-2 (texture-enhancing), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
3. Paula’s Choice Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 30
Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Zinc Oxide (Nano, broad spectrum sunscreen agent), PEG-12 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Lauryl Lysine (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Trihydroxystearin (texture-enhancing), Dimethicone Crosspolymer (suspending agent), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Quercetin (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), xilaS Alba (willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis (Astaxanthin) Extract (antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Polysorbate 80 (texture-enhancing), Hydrolyzed Silica (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient texture enhancer), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Hexylene Glycol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) (colorant), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).
Thank you 🙂
I wouldn’t use any of these while pregnant, but they are all fine while nursing
#1 has willow bark (a salicylate) and licorice root
#2 has chemical sunscreens and willow bark (a salicylate)
#3 has willow bark (a salicylate)
I’m so happy that I found your website! Can you please review this Paula’s Choice product for me:
SKIN RECOVERY
ENRICHED CALMING TONER
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Glycereth-26 (hydration/texture-enhancing), Dimethiconol (hydration), Oenothera Biennis Oil (evening primrose oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (borage oil/non-fragrant oil/antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidants), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidants), Ascorbyl Palmitate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Niacinamide (vitamin B3/skin-restoring), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollient), Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (stabilizer), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sorbic Acid (preservative).
Looks good
Hi Doctor,
Is this Paula’s Choice sunscreen safe for pregnancy? Thanks.
Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), PEG-12 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (texture enhancer), Lauroyl Lysine (skin-conditioning agent),Sodium Chloride (stabilizer), Trihydroxystearin (texture-enhancing), Dimethicone Crosspolymer ( suspending agent), Resveratrol (antioxidants), Quercetin (antioxidants), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidants), Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (skin-soothing), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract (antioxidant), Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract (astaxanthin/antioxidant), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Polysorbate 80 (texture-enhancing), Hydrated Silica (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Triethoxycaprylylsilane (texture enhancer), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (emollient texture enhancer), Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (texture enhancer), Caprylyl Glycol (preservatives), Hexylene Glycol (preservatives), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservatives), Iron Oxide (CI77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Phenoxyethanol (preservatives).
I’d avoid this during pregnancy due to the willow bark. The sunscreens aren’t listed here, but even without that info I wouldn’t use it. Ok for nursing though.
Hi Doctor, is this ingredients safe for pregnancy? Since this product have not mentioned yet in your article above.
Paula Choice : RESIST – advanced replenishing toner with hyaluronic acid
Ingredients: water(aqua), cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, glycereth-26, polysorbate 20, dimethiconol, linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid, phospholipids, carnosine, epigallocatechin gallate, genistein, sodium hyaluronate, sphingolipids, ferulic acid, laurdimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolized soy protein, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, acetyl glucosamine, quercetin, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, beta vulgaris (beet) root extract, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed extract, lecithin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrolyzed corn starch, hydrogenated lecithin, palmitic acid, butylene glycol, acrylates/C10-30, alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, laureth-23, laureth-4, aminomethyl propanol, disodeum edta, sodium benzoate, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid
This has licorice root to avoid, but it is ok for nursing.
Hi Doctor,
So lucky for me to find your website. I would consult you that: I used PC Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA 2% from 28 Oct, 2019 twice daily, my ovulation was 21 Nov then and found pregnant sign on 30 Nov. i stopped using it as of 02 Dec. is there any risks for my baby, please? Thank you so much
Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid (beta hydroxy acid exfoliating agent), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Polysorbate 20 (texture-enhancing), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (skin-restorings), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (skin-soothing), Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid (antioxidant), Oleanolic Acid (skin-soothing), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Trehalose (hydration/skin replenishing), Panthenol (skin-conditioning agent), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides (texture-enhancing), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer), PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer (solvent), Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane (hydration/texture-enhancing), Glycereth-26 (emollient texture-enhancing), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Carbomer (gel-based texture-enhancing), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Caprylyl Glycol (skin-conditioning agent).
There’s more on this in my pregnancy beauty FAQ
Hello- what about PC Omega + Complex Moisturiser please?
LINOLEIC ACID
Unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid found corn and sunflower oils. Used as an emollient and is effective as a skin-restoring, an antioxidant and as a skin-soothing agent.
CHIA SEED
This non-fragrant plant oil is a rich source of omega fatty acids and antioxidants.
FLAX SEED
Linseed, (also known as Falx seed oil) contains antioxidants. Linseed is also a rich source of linolenic acid, an important fatty acid.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (emollient/antioxidant), Ceteareth-6 Olivate (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), C13-15 Alkane (solvent), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer), Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate (emollient/emulsifier), Decyl Oleate (emollient), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil (flax seed; non-fragrant omega 3, 6, and 9 plant oil), Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-3 plant oil), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil (non-fragrant omega-6 plant oil), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil/skin-soothing), Hydrogenated Olive Oil (emollient plant oil), Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables (hydration), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Linoleic Acid (skin-restoring fatty acid), Linolenic Acid (skin-restoring fatty acid), Oleic Acid (non-fragrant omega-9 fatty acid), Euterpe Oleracea (AçaÃ) Sterols (emollient), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing/skin-restoring ingredient), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid salt/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Squalane (emollient), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Phytosphingosine (skin-restoring), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (rose of Jericho/skin-soothing/antioxidant), Lecithin (skin-restoring), etanorulayH muidoS (skin-replenishing), Sodium Lactate (hydration), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), enisonedA (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Betaine (hydration), Pullulan (texture enhance/film-forming agent), PCA (skin-replenishing), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing), Carbomer (thickener), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Sclerotium Gum (plant-derived thickener), Xanthan Gum (plant-derived thickener), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (emulsifier), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Looks ok to me
Can you review the product Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner? I am nursing and would like to know if this product is safe. Thank you!
Do you have an ingredient list?
Hi doctor. Please review below products thank you!!!
Product: Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate, Lecithin, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Propyl Gallate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Product: Maelove GlowMaker
Ingredients: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1919/1971/files/GM_Ingredient_2019.png?8568
The C15 super booster is already listed above under safe
The link doesn’t open anything so I can’t comment on that product
Hi! Is Paula’s Choice Smooth Finish Conditioner safe for pregnancy? Here are the ingredients:
Water, Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Cyclopentasiloxane (hair softening), Behentrimonium Chloride (anti-static hair conditioning agent), Stearyl Alcohol (emollient/texture-enhancing), Phenyl Trimethicone (hair smoothing agent), Butylene Glycol (texture-enhancing), Panthenol (hair conditioning), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (hair conditioning), Glycol Stearate (emollient/texture-enhancing), Polyquaternium-10 (emollient/texture-enhancing), Citric Acid (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative), Sorbic Acid (pH adjuster).
Thank you!
They’re fine, but note since conditioner only goes on the hair shaft (which can’t absorb anything, it’s mostly dead cells and protein) you don’t need to worry about it
Thank you! I should have mentioned, I also use my conditioner as shave lotion in the shower, and I do sometimes put it on my scalp (if it’s dry), so my conditioner does come in contact with a fair amount of my skin. Still ok when pregnant?
Ha! Ok, yes I get it then. 🙂 And yes, still works!
Thank you!
Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Glycerth-26 (emollient), Polysorbate 20, Dimethiconol (texture-enhancing), Linoleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Oleic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Linolenic Acid (skin replenishing omega fatty acid), Phospholipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Carnosine (skin-restoring), Epigallocatechin Gallate (antioxidant), Genistein (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Sphingolipids (hydration/skin replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (skin replenishing), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (licorice extract/skin-soothing), Acetyl Glucosamine (hydration/skin replenishing), Quercetin (antioxidant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (non-fragrant plant oil), Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract (antioxidants), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (texture enhancer), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-restoring), Palmitic Acid (skin-replenishing omega fatty acid), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Laureth-23 (cleansing), Laureth-4 (texture-enhancing), Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (preservatives), Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid.
I would avoid this during pregnancy due to the licorice root. Ok for nursing.
Hello, is skin recovery Replenishing Moisturizer from Paula’s Choice ok to use during pregnancy ? This are the ingredients : Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium PCA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium EDTA, Batyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice
is this safe for pregnancy and/or nursing?
Paula’s choice water infusing electrolyte moisturizer:
Water (Aqua,) Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Dimethicone (hydration/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Propanediol (hydration), Stearic Acid (texture enhancer), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient/emulsifier), Isohexadecane (texture enhancer), Potassium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Magnesium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Calcium PCA (mineral electrolyte/skin-replenishing), Ethylhexyl Olivate (hydration), Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate (emollient/emulsifier), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Laminaria Saccharina (Brown Algae) Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides (skin-restoring), Garcinia Mangostana (Mangosteen) Peel Extract (antioxidant), Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract (antioxidant), Squalane (emollient), Ceramide EOP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide AP (skin-replenishing), Ceramide NP (skin-replenishing), Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract (antioxidant), Phytosphingosine (skin-replenishing), Cholesterol (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 (skin-restoring), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (hydration/antioxidant), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Creatine (skin-restoring), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Sorbitol (hydration), Inositol (skin-replenishing), Xylitol (hydration), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (skin-replenishing), Sodium Levulinate (skin-softening/preservative), Behenyl Behenate (thickener), Tribehenin (hydration), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (thickener/emulsifier), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (film-forming agent), Carbomer (thicknener), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Tetrasodium EDTA (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Ok for nursing and pregnancy 🙂
Hello,
Do you know if there are any moisturisers with SPF for combination/oily skin that are safe in pregnancy?
Thanks so much and especially for creating such a great resource!
Alice
There are only a few pregnancy safe moisturizers with SPF. All of the ones I could find are in that post.
Hey Doctor,
Paula’s Choice just added a “newer” moisturizer to their collection. I wanted to let you know, so you can add it to your fantastic list. Your website has been amazing. I am not pregnant, but I wanted to prepare my skincare beforehand. You have been a godsend!
PROBIOTIC NUTRIENT MOISTURIZER
Water (Aqua), Isoamyl Laurate (emollient), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Butylene Glycol (texture enhancer), Sodium Polyacrylate Starch (texture enhancer/stabilizer), Cetyl Alcohol (emollient), Lauroyl Lysine (texture enhancer/hydration) Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment (probiotic/skin-soothing), Lactobacillus Ferment (probiotic/skin-soothing), Bifida Ferment Lysate (probiotic/skin-soothing), Glucomannan (prebiotic/hydration), Saccharomyces Lysate (postbiotic/hydration), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate (probiotic/skin-soothing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 (skin-restoring/skin-soothing), Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10 (antioxidant/skin-restoring), Ceramide NG (skin-replenishing), Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil (non-fragrant antioxidant plant oil), Palmitoyl Proline (amino acid/hydration), Glycine (amino acid/hydration), Serine (amino acid/hydration), Threonine (amino acid/hydration), Alanine (amino acid/hydration), Valine (amino acid/hydration), Arginine (amino acid/hydration), Proline (amino acid/hydration), Lysine HCl (amino acid/hydration), Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract (prebiotic/antioxidant), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Adenosine (skin-restoring), Lecithin (skin-restoring), Phytic Acid (chelating agent), Yeast Extract/Faex (prebiotic/postbiotic/hydration), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Sodium PCA (skin-replenishing) Sodium Lactate (postbiotic/hydration), PCA (skin-replenishing), Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate (skin-softening), Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate (skin-softening), Isopropyl Palmitate (emollient), Glutamic Acid (amino acid/hydration), Betaine (hydration), Glyceryl Stearate (texture enhancer/emulsifier), Hydroxyacetophenone (antioxidant/hydration) Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (texture enhancer), Ceteth-20 (solubolizer), Steareth-20 (emulsifier), Polysorbate 20 (emulsifier), PEG-75 Stearate (cleansing agent), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Propylene Glycol (texture enhancer), 1,2-Hexanediol (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Looks ok to me!
Dear Doctor,
Please take a look at CALM MINERAL MOISTURIZER SPF 30 (NORMAL TO DRY SKIN) – is it ok for pregnancy? Thank you very much :
Aqua, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (texture-enhancing/emollient), Isononyl Isononanoate (texture-enhancing/emollient), Titanium Dioxide (3,85%, Nano, sunscreen), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil (non-fragrant plant oil/emollient), Zinc Oxide (3,12%, Nano, sunscreen), Glyceryl Stearate (emollient), PEG-100 Stearate (texture-enhancing), Cyclopentasiloxane (hydration), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Pentylene Glycol (hydration), Cetearyl Alcohol (emollient), Dimethicone (hydration), VP/Eicosene Copolymer (texture-enhancing), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (emollient), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (skin-soothing), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), etanorulayH muidoS (hydration), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Tocopherol Acetate (vitamin E/antioxidant), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin replenishing), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (vitamin C/antioxidant), Superoxide Dismutase (antioxidant), Ubiquinone (antioxidant), Ceramide NG (hydration/skin replenishing), Methicone (hydration), Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 (texture-enhancing), PEG-10 Dimethicone (texture-enhancing), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (skin-soothing), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (emollient), Tribehenin (emollient), PEG-10 Phytosterol (texture-enhancing/emollient), Sorbitan Stearate (texture-enhancing), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (texture-enhancing), Alumina (stabilizer), Polysorbate 20 (stabilizer), Aluminum Stearate (texture-enhancing), Xanthan Gum (texture-enhancing), Caprylyl Glycol (preservative), Disodium EDTA (stabilizer), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Chlorphenesin (preservative).
Looks ok to me for pregnancy and nursing
I have seen conflicting things about pregnancy and astragalus root, but noticed you have given the okay to products with it in the ingredients. Is it just not recommended to take orally during pregnancy? Thanks!
I’ve never heard even to avoid eating that while pregnant.
Dear Doctor,
You listed Paula’s Choice – C15 Super Booster – 20 ml and Paula’s Choice – Resist Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum – 30 ml as safe products during pregnancy, however they both have Ferulic Acid as one of the ingredients. I’ve read that this ingredient is better to avoid during pregnancy. Can you please let me know what do you think about that?
I think it’s fine. Here’s the list of what I screen out: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Hi,
Is sweet almond oil safe for pregnancy?
Also, Is NONI RADIANT EYE OIL safe during pregnancy? The ingredient list is as follows: Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia Nut) Oil*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract*, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Coffee Arabica Seed Extract, Squalane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Squalene, Beta-Sitosterol, Quartz. *Ingredient from Organic Farming.
Thank you in advance.
Sweet Almond Oil is fine.
Please check the Kora Organics page for the Noni eye oil. I have reviewed many brands, re-reviewing products over and over will take a lot of extra time each day.
Hi Doctor,
Is this 20% Niacinamide safe for pregnancy?
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide (skin-restoring/skin-replenishing), Pentylene Glycol (solvent/texture enhancer), Butylene Glycol (slip agent/hydration), Glycerin (skin-replenishing), Acetyl Glucosamine (skin-replenishing), Ascorbyl Glucoside (vitamin C/antioxidant), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (skin-soothing/antioxidant), Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract (antioxidant), Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract (antioxidant), Camellia Japonica Flower Extract (antioxidant), Epigallocatechin Gallate (green tea-derived antioxidant), Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract (skin-soothing), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (antioxidant), Allantoin (skin-soothing), Lecithin (skin-replenishing), Pullulan (texture enhancer), Panthenol (hydration), Silica (absorbent), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sclerotium Gum (thickener), Propanediol (hydration), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).
Thank you in advance.
This has licorice root, so ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hello Dr. I wonder if a newer product – the Probiotic Nutrient Moisturizer – would be considered pregnancy safe. Thank you for creating this incredible resource!
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