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 FaceTheory 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 FaceTheory
• Amil-C Whip M5
• Aventhra Moisturiser M2 for Sensitive Skin
• Balancing Rosehip Oil O3
• Blusher
• Calming Argan Oil O1
• Centasoothe Serum S5
• Cera-C Pore Reducing Toner T1
• Chirosmooth Hand Cream H1
• Chirocleanse Hand Wash
• Claribar Oil Control Face and Body Bar
• Deeply Nourishing Jojoba Cleansing Oil O4
• Dewy Cacay Oil O6
• Elaquate Serum S11
• Emolliating Olive Squalane O7
• Freshening Face Wash C4
• Green-C Rebalancing Toner T2
• Green Tea Face Mask MK2
• Hydrating Tamanu Oil O5
• Hylafecta 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum S14
• Lip Color
• Lipabalm Bioactive Lip Balm LP1
• Lipade Q10 Oil Booster Serum S6
• Lipascrub LP2
• Organic Jojoba Oil O2
• Organic Marula Oil O10
• Pink Clay AHA Face Mask MK1
• Plumping Pomegranate Oil O8
• Porebright Serum N20 Pro
• Regena C20 Vitamin C Serum
• Regena C30 Pro Vitamin C Serum
• Replenamist T5
• Relaxing Night Cream M10
• Relaxing Night Cream M10 PRO
• Restorasoft Waterproof Makeup Remover C3
• Resvera-F Antioxidant Serum S12
• Ultraglide Silicone-Free Face Primer P1
• Vitamin C Cream Cleanser C1
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Amil-C Whip Daily Defence: Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate
• BHA Exfoliating Serum S3: Salicylic Acid, Salicylate
• BHA Exfoliating Serum S3 Pro: Salicylate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
• Cera-B Body Cream B2: Salicylate
• Clarifying Cleanser C2: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Salicylate
• Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Salicylate
• Colloidal-C Anti-Redness Toner T3: Licorice Root
• Exaglow Serum S10 5% tranexamic Acid serum: Licorice Root
• Foundation: Chemical Sunscreen
• Glycolacsal Solution T4: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Glycolic Face Scrub – E1: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Glycomide Body Cream B1: Glycolic Acid
• Loutrosoak Blooming Bath Oil: Salicylate
• Lumizela Azelaic Acid Serum A10: Salicylate
• Mandelibright Serum S7: Mandelic Acid, Licorice Root
• Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1: Licorice Root
• PolyPep Collagen Boosting Serum S8: Gluconolactone
• Porebright Serum N10: Salicylic Acid
• Saliatica 2% BHA Exfoliant T6: Salicylic Acid
• Sucrafresh Body Scrub B3: Salicylate
• Supergel Oil-free Moisturiser M3: Salicylic Acid
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Bakuluronic Moisturiser M1: Bakuchiol
• Ceraquench Renewal Cream M6: Retinoid
• Chiromasque Renewing Hand Mask H3: Retinoid
• Hyaluret Serum S13: Retinoid, Licorice Root
• Regena-C Moisturiser M4: Retinoid
• Regena-C Moisturiser M4 Pro: Retinoid
• Regenacalm 2% Retinol and Vitamin C Serum S1: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Salicylic Acid
• Regenacalm Serum S1 Pro: Retinoid, Licorice Root, Salicylic Acid
• Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9: Retinoid
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Hi thanks so much for making a list on facetheroy 🙂 i was just wondering if the
Amil-C Whip M5 SPF 30 is pregnancy safe.
Aqua, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (broad spectrum UV absorber), Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Coco-Caprylate (coconut-derived solvent), Butyloctyl Salicylate (skin-conditioning agent), Glyceryl Stearate (vegetable emulsifier), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate (emulsifier), Microcrystalline Cellulose (emulsion stabiliser), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilised vitamin c), Lactic Acid (alpha-hydroxy acid), Cetyl Alcohol (naturally derived non-drying coconut fatty acid), Tocopherol (natural vitamin E), Glycerin (humectant), Sodium Anisate (preservative derived from aniseed), Sodium Levulinate (preservative derived from sugar cane), Glyceryl Caprylate (emollient), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (stabilised vitamin c), Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate (natural emulsifier), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract, Gellan Gum (rheology modifier), Sodium Phytate (natural chelator), Xanthan Gum (rheology modifier).
Many thanks
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen, salicylate
Hi Doctor, could you please review this product?:
Replenamist T5 Toner, ingredients:
Aqua, Propanediol (emollient derived from corn), Betaine (natural moisturiser), Niacinamide (vitamin B3), Glycerin (humectant), Sodium Levulinate (preservative derived from sugar cane), Sodium PCA (natural moisturising factor and humectant), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate (stabilizing agent), Pentylene Glycol (humectant), Sodium Lactate (humectant derived from sugar), Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract, PCA (humectant), Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Potassium Sorbate (preservative).
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi,
Your website is amazing and so helpful!
I just wanted to double check the Polypeptide Collagen Boosting Serum S8 (it’s on the safe list). Here are the ingredients from the UK website:
Aqua, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Urea, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sodium Phytate, Lactobionic Acid, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Do these ingredients look okay and is gluconolactone safe to use in pregnancy and nursing?
Thanks,
Lisa
I think they redid it! The US website says NEW on it now, and has the same ingredients as the UK. It’s Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to the gluconolactone, thanks for noticing that.
Thanks so much for getting back to me, I’ll save that product for after pregnancy.
Thanks again for providing so much helpful info on your website!
Hello doc,
I know you have reviewed the Face theory Green Tea Face Mask MK2 as safe for pregnancy. However when I purchased it I could see the ingredients differ slightly from what was on the site. Can you please confirm that the ingredients are still safe.
Ingredients:
aqua, kaolin, glycerin, montmorillonite, cetyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate SE, argania spinosa seed oil, persea gratissima oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, stearic acid, panthenol, tocopherol, oryza sativa bran oil, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, glyceryl caprylate, lactic acid, xanthan gum, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutia flower extract
Thanks!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Face theory extraglow serum safe during pregnancy?
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!
Hello, I purchased Regena C20 Serum 20% after seeing it was on your pregnancy safe list. When I received the box, I noticed it says, “if pregnant, consult your doctor before use.” Just wanted to double check this product is pregnancy safe. Ingredients listed on the website are as follows:
Propanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ferulic Acid.
Thanks for confirming.
Those ingredients are fine.
this discussion will help: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hi Doctor, Is the Exaglow Serum S10 pregnancy safe?
Aqua, propanediol (humectant from corn syrup), tranexamic acid (derivative of amino acid lysine), niacinamide (vitamin B3), lactic acid (AHA, vegan source), sodium ascorbyl phosphate (stabilised vitamin C), glycerin (humectant), sodium anisate, (preservative from star anise), sodium levulinate (preservative from sugar cane), glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, gellan gum (gelling agent), sodium phytate (natural chelator), sodium hyaluronate (salt of hyaluronic acid), citric acid (pH adjuster), potassium sorbate (preservative).
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root
Hi,
Is the Facetheory Sunfragma ZnO SPF50 Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen pregnancy safe?
Here’s the ingredients list:
Coco-Caprylate (coconut-derived solvent), Butyloctyl Salicylate (skin-conditioning agent), Zinc Oxide (broad spectrum sunscreen agent), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (broad spectrum UV absorber), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (organic UV filter), Polyhydroxystearic Acid (dispersing agent), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (emollient), Silica (texture-enhancing), Corn Starch Modified (texture-enhancing/mattifying agent), Stearic Acid (fatty acid)
Many thanks in advance, I really appreciate all the work you’ve put into this 🙂
No, this has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. It’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Are you able to check the Amil-C Whip SPF 30 please? I’ve tried but it’s very confusing!! Thank you
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 Please can you let me know why the SPF version of the Amil C cream isnt safe:
Aqua, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (broad spectrum UV absorber), Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Coco-Caprylate (coconut-derived solvent), Butyloctyl Salicylate (skin-conditioning agent), Glyceryl Stearate (vegetable emulsifier), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate (emulsifier), Microcrystalline Cellulose (emulsion stabiliser), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (stabilised vitamin c), Lactic Acid (alpha-hydroxy acid), Cetyl Alcohol (naturally derived non-drying coconut fatty acid), Tocopherol (natural vitamin E), Glycerin (humectant), Sodium Anisate (preservative derived from aniseed), Sodium Levulinate (preservative derived from sugar cane), Glyceryl Caprylate (emollient), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (stabilised vitamin c), Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate (natural emulsifier), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract, Gellan Gum (rheology modifier), Sodium Phytate (natural chelator), Xanthan Gum (rheology modifier). Scented version contains Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (Limonene: 0.475%).
Well, it isn’t included in the post so I didn’t review it. I review everything I can that’s on the site, but I have a job and a family and there are hundreds of brands, soooo…. it hasn’t been reviewed.
Having said that, this has a chemical sunscreen and salicylate, so it’s fine for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hi, thank you for doing this page, its been so so helpful. Can I also ask why the eye cream isnt safe:
Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1
qua, coco-caprylate, urea, glyceryl stearate, bacillus ferment, cetyl alcohol, argania spinosa (argan) seed oil, tocopherol, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, stearic acid, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, hexylresorcinol, glycerin, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, lactic acid, glyceryl caprylate, polyglylceryl-6 behenate, gellan gum, ferulic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice) root extract, sodium phytate, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate.
This one has licorice root and is fine for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hello Christine and thank you so much for the time you spent and spend in all these reviews!
I saw a new serum from FaceTheory, i checked the INCI and seems fine but hope you’ll have time to check:
Hylafecta 2% Hyaluronic Acid Serum S14:
Aqua, Pentylene Glycol (humectant derived from sugar cane), Hyaluronic Acid (humectant), Sodium Hyaluronate (salt of hyaluronic acid), Cistus Incanus Flower/leaf/stem extract (skin conditioning ingredient), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Benzoic Acid (preservative), Sodium Phytate (chelating agent), Phenylpropanol (preservative), 1,2 – Hexanediol (preservative)
Moreover, i noticed that on facetheory website there is a https://eu.facetheory.com/pages/routine-pregnancy-safe
There are very few products, i would try to ask them how they make this list, why so restrictive.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
This discussion will be helpful: Why does X Brand say this product is safe but you don’t think it is safe? (or Vice Versa)
Hello! Will you please tell me why is the Lumizela not safe for pregnancy? As fas as I know, azelaic acid is safe for pregnancy, is there other active in the formula that should be avoided?
Every product notes what the problem ingredient is. In that case it’s a Salicylate.
Ingredients list is aqua, propanediol (humectant from corn syrup), butyloctyl salicylate (ester of salicylic acid), azelaic acid (10%, derived from wheat), polyglyceryl-6 stearate (vegetable emulsifier), glycerin (humectant from rapeseed), polyglyceryl-4 oleate (vegetable emulsifier), avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, glyceryl caprylate (emulsifier) , sodium anisate (preservative from aniseed), sodium levulinate (preservative from sugar cane), polyglyceryl-6 behenate (vegetable emulsifier), rosa canina fruit extract (rosehip), cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose (vegetable thickener), xanthan gum (rheology modifier), sodium phytate (salt of phytic acid), aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
Thank you for your response. Also, do you know if the Resvera-F Antioxidant Serum is pregnancy safe? the ingredients list is : Propanediol (emollient derived from corn), Dimethyl Isosorbide (sugar based solvent), Resveratrol (antioxidant), Glycerin (humectant), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant from rice), Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters (olive oil derived ester/emollient), Micah® (Bis(Cyano Butylacetate) Anthracenediylidene), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide (gelling agent), Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide (gelling agent).
Micah®* is a skin protectant with anti-radical properties, not to be confused with the mineral Mica.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor,
Could you please let me know if exoglow serum that has licorice root is ok to use while trying to conceive and if it won’t interfere with pre conception supplements like CQ10 , pregnacare pre conception etc
Thank you very much.
This will help: What about if I’m trying to conceive?
Is ferulic acid a safe ingredient during pregnancy? 16 weeks pregnant here, have been using the Relaxing Night Cream M10 since before conception, and just read on a website that this ingredient should be avoided…freaking out here!
You can pretty much find info out there about avoiding everything possible, much of which isn’t based on much. It’s not considered an ingredient to avoid by the medical community. My list of ingredients that I screen out is very conservative and it’s here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Thank you so much for the reply! This is super helpful =)
I read lumizela azelaic acid serum a10 is okay.
Now I have lumizela azelaic acid serum a15, with 15% azelaic acid. Is this one also okay? Ingrediënts are:
Aqua, propanediol (humectant from corn syrup), butyloctyl salicylate (ester of salicylic acid), azelaic acid (15%, derived from wheat), polyglyceryl-6 stearate (vegetable emulsifier), glycerin (humectant from rapeseed), polyglyceryl-4 oleate (vegetable emulsifier), avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, glyceryl caprylate (emulsifier), sodium anisate (preservative from aniseed), sodium levulinate (preservative from sugar cane), polyglyceryl-6 behenate (vegetable emulsifier), rosa canina (rosehip) fruit extract, cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose (vegetable thickener), xanthan gum (rheology modifier), sodium phytate (salt of phytic acid), aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract.
Is the salicylic acid in it okay for everyday use? I read online that it is only okay for short periods of time.
Thanks in advances!
* for breastfeeding I mean
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate