Pregnancy Safe Products from FaceTheory

58 Comments

1. 10.23.21

   Vanessa said:

   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

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   • 10.23.21

     Christine said:

     Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreen, salicylate

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2. 12.16.21

   ALICIA said:

   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).

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   • 12.16.21

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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3. 1.7.22

   Lisa said:

   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

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   • 1.7.22

     Christine said:

     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.

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     • 1.10.22

       Lisa said:

       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!

       Reply
4. 2.13.22

   Barbara said:

   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!

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   • 2.13.22

     Christine said:

     Safe for pregnancy and nursing 🙂

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5. 3.28.22

   Shani said:

   Face theory extraglow serum safe during pregnancy?

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   • 3.28.22

     Christine said:

     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!

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6. 4.10.22

   Jennifer said:

   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.

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   • 4.11.22

     Christine said:

     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)

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7. 4.19.22

   Pranita said:

   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).

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   • 4.19.22

     Christine said:

     Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root

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8. 5.27.22

   Sara said:

   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 🙂

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   • 5.27.22

     Christine said:

     No, this has chemical sunscreens and salicylate. It’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy.

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9. 6.26.22

   Abby Bartlett said:

   Are you able to check the Amil-C Whip SPF 30 please? I’ve tried but it’s very confusing!! Thank you

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   • 6.26.22

     Christine said:

     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!

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10. 7.13.22

    Michaela said:

    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%).

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    • 7.13.22

      Christine said:

      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.

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11. 7.13.22

    Michaela said:

    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.

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    • 7.13.22

      Christine said:

      This one has licorice root and is fine for nursing but not pregnancy.

      Reply
12. 8.28.22

    Marta said:

    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.

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    • 8.29.22

      Christine said:

      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)

      Reply
13. 12.9.22

    Laura said:

    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?

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    • 12.9.22

      Christine said:

      Every product notes what the problem ingredient is. In that case it’s a Salicylate.

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    • 12.9.22

      Laura said:

      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

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      • 12.9.22

        Christine said:

        Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate

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14. 12.9.22

    Laura said:

    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.

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    • 12.9.22

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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15. 1.26.23

    Alisha said:

    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.

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    • 1.27.23

      Christine said:

      This will help: What about if I’m trying to conceive?

      Reply
16. 3.9.23

    Norah Ana Burchardt said:

    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!

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    • 3.9.23

      Christine said:

      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

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      • 3.10.23

        Norah said:

        Thank you so much for the reply! This is super helpful =)

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17. 3.13.23

    Evi said:

    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!

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    • 3.13.23

      Evi said:

      * for breastfeeding I mean

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    • 3.13.23

      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate

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18. 11.17.23

    Rola said:

    I’m relieved to have found this site!

    What about the new Ocuwake Eye Cream EYE1 PRO?

    Aqua, Urea, Glycerin, Bacillus Ferment, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hexylresorcinol, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ferulic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra (Elderflower) Flower Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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    • 11.18.23

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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19. 2.24.24

    Bri said:

    It looks like the Cera – B body cream
    has a new formula. Is this now safe for pregnancy?

    Ingredients:
    Aqua, Coco-Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate , Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Olive Glycerides, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Citral, Limonene, Linalool.

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    • 2.25.24

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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20. 7.13.24

    Nina Parmar said:

    Hello,
    Is the face theory Jojoba purifying oil cleanser suitable for use in pregnancy and when breastfeeding please?
    Thanks so much in advance 🙂
    Ingredients are below:
    Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Tocopherol.

    Thanks, Nina

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    • 7.14.24

      Christine said:

      Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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      • 7.15.24

        Nina Parmar said:

        Great thanks Christine 😊

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21. 8.31.24

    Lily Toland said:

    Hi Doctor,
    Thanks so much for making this list. I was wondering where you stand if trying to conceive – would you avoid the same list as ‘not safe for pregnancy’?
    Many thanks

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    • 8.31.24

      Christine said:

      Discussion here: What about if I’m trying to conceive?

      Reply
      • 11.16.24

        Nina said:

        Hi Christine,
        Is this possible to advise if this product is pregnancy safe please?

        Porebright Niacinimide Refining Toner

        Aqua, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Gellan Gum, Calcium Pca, Xanthan Gum.

        Thanks in advance 😊

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        • 11.17.24

          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

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        • 12.8.24

          Nina said:

          Hi Christine,
          Thanks for this amazing page! I wondered if the below is suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

          Lip Colour with High Pigmentation and a Silky Finish

          Ingredients

          C15-19 alkane, dilinoleic acid/propanediol copolymer, oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides (sunflower extract), pentaerythrityl hydrogenated rosinate, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) cera (botanical wax), lauroyl lysine, hydrated silica, boron nitride, synthetic fluorphlogopite, trihydroxystearin, jojoba esters (emollient), tin oxide. May contain: CI 15850:1 (D&C Red 7 lake), CI 15850:2 (D&C Red 6 lake), CI 42090:2 (FD&C Blue 1 lake), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (iron oxides), CI 77891 (titanium dioxide). -01/07

          Thanks, Nina 😊

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          • 12.8.24

            Christine said:

            Safe for pregnancy and nursing
22. 12.19.24

    Anasta said:

    Thank you for this list. How about Blemicalm azelaic acid 15%?

    Aqua, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Phytate

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    • 12.19.24

      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate

      Reply
23. 1.9.25

    Aly said:

    Hi could you please review the following:

    Facetheory Glow-C Eye Cream

    Aqua, Coco-Caprylate, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate, Bacillus Ferment, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Hexylresorcinol, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gellan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ferulic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

    Thanks!

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    • 1.9.25

      Christine said:

      Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to licorice root

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      • 4.6.25

        Adelyne said:

        Hi Doctor, could you kindly check if the following Facetheory’s glow-c-vitamin-c-30-serum is ok for pregnancy? Ingredients: Propanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide

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        • 4.6.25

          Christine said:

          Safe for pregnancy and nursing

          Reply