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 Exuviance as of 12/27/2022. 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.
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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 Exuviance
• AGE REVERSE Hydrafirm (at DermStore)
• AGE REVERSE Total Correct + Sculpt Serum (at DermStore)
• Daily Firming Mask
• Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 (at DermStore)
• Detox Mud Mask
• Lift Volumizing Concentrate (at DermStore)
• Targeted Lip Filler (at DermStore)
• Vitamin C Serum Capsules (at DermStore)
• Wrinkle Smooth Topical Peptide
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• AGE Less Everyday (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Salicylate
• AGE REVERSE BioActiv Wash Foaming PHA Facial Cleanser (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• AGE REVERSE Eye Contour (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• AGE REVERSE + Rebuild-5 Cream (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• AGE REVERSE Toning Neck Cream (at DermStore): Stem Cells
• Anti-Pollution Renewal Mask (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Stem Cells
• AntiRedness Calming Serum (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Bright Eyes Dark Circle Corrector (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Clarifying & Renewing Serum (at DermStore): Licorice Root
• Daily Acne Peel Treatment (at DermStore): Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid
• Daily Corrector with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 (at DermStore): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylate
• Daily Oil Control Primer & Finish: Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid
• Deep Clean AHA Cleanser (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Chemical Sunscreen
• Gentle Cream Cleanser (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Gentle Daily Exfoliating Pads (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Glycolic Expert Moisturizer (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
• Glycolic Perfecting Moisturizer: Glycolic Acid
• HydraPrep pH Balance Toner (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
• HydraSoothe Refresh Toner (at DermStore): Gluconolactone
• Night Corrector: Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone
• Night Smooth Hydrating Gel (at DermStore): Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid
• Performance Peel AP25 At-Home Chemical Peel (at DermStore): Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone
• Pore Clarifying Cleanser (at DermStore): Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid
• Radiance Serum: Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid
• Resurfacing Glycolic Wash: Glycolic Acid
• Skin Caring BB Fluid SPF 50 (at DermStore): Salicylate, Gluconolactone
• Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish Treatment (at DermStore): Glycolic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• AGE REVERSE Day Repair SPF 30 Face Cream with Retinol (at DermStore): Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate
• AGE REVERSE Night Lift Antiaging Face Cream (at DermStore): Retinoid, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid
• CitraFirm FACE Oil (at DermStore): Retinoid
• Daily Eye Smoother (at DermStore): Retinoid, Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Overnight Transformation Complex (at DermStore): Retinoid, Gluconolactone, Licorice Root
• Pure Retinol Correcting Peel (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
• SkinRise Morning Glow Gentle Exfoliator Pads: Retinoid, Gluconolactone
• Super Retinol Concentrate (at DermStore): Retinoid, Salicylate
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Hello Doctor,
Thanks for your Help with reviewing this product. I am wondering about pregnancy and nursing safety of this product:
*Exuviance Evening Restorative Complex
Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Gluconolactone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Lactobionic Acid, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethoxydiglycol, Palmitic Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Ascorbyl (Vitamin C) Palmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Algae Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Octyldodecanol, Myristic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Ammonium Hydroxide, Steareth-2, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin,Laureth-7, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Disteareth-100 IPDI, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
Thanks a lot
This has gluconolactone, a retinoid, licorice root. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative due to the retinoid
Thanks a lot doctor.
Hi! How about this? Exuviance Skin Care – Probiotic Lysate Anti-Pollution Essence
Ingredients: aqua/water/eau, lactobacillus ferment lysate, gluconolactone, butylene glycol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, glycerin, biosaccharide gum-1, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, hydroxyethylcellulose, caprylyl glycol, sodium sulfite, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, parfum (fragrance)
This has gluconolactone, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
I didn’t see this exact one on the list, and I tried to look to see if it was renamed: hydrating eye complex. Is this safe for pregnancy?
It’s likely a new product or a reformulation.
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Aqua, Titanium Dioxide, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate,
Paraffinum Liquidum, Kojic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phytic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-12, Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.
Are the above mentioned ingredients present in cream safe for pregnancy ?
Thanks
This has chemical sunscreens and a retinoid and kojic acid. Avoid in both pregnancy and nursing.
Purifying clay mask
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Bentonite, Gluconolactone, Talc, Butylene Glycol, Glucoheptonolactone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobionic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester), Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower/Stem Extract, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
This has a retinoid. Avoid in pregnancy and in nursing if you’re conservative. There’s also gluconolactone to avoid in pregnancy.
Hello thank you for all that you do. The information that you provide is extremely helpful. I was wondering about this product.
Exuviance Targeted Lip Filler. Seems to be a new product. Found this on the Ulta website. Here are the ingredients. Thank you.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Glucosamine, Triethyl Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Nylon-12, Silica, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate 40, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doc,
I wonder if the purifying cleansing gel safe? Appreciate it!
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!
Hi, can you please look at this new product.
Clarifying & Renewing Serum-
Aqua/Water/Eau, Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, 4-Butylresorcinol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Bisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi can I please check if this is safe for pregnancy
Aqua / Water, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Trehalose, Avena Sativa (Oat) Peptide, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lactobacillus / Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolic Acid, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to willow bark, glycolic acid, salicylic acid
Hi! Can you please review these gently daily exfoliating pads?
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone,
Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone
Can you review the age reverse plus rebuild 5 cream.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Isohexadecane, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acetyl Dipeptide-31 Amide, Acetyl Tyrosinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-10, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-40 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Isoceteth-10, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum (Fragrance).
Thank you!
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to gluconolactone, glycolic acid
Sheer refining fluid spf 40.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) 3.0%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) 2.0%, Octocrylene 2.7%. Inactive: Aqua(Water), Acetyl Glucosamine, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol,PEG-75 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Ammonium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens, salicylate