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 Neutrogena as of 4/28/2019. 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.
Note that Neutrogena does not always list “Active Ingredients” online, so please double check your product’s ingredient list.
Pregnancy Safe Products from Neutrogena
• Alcohol Free Toner
• Body Oil Light Sesame Formula
• Body Oil Light Sesame Formula Fragrance Free
• Deep Clean Purifying Cream-to-Foam Detox Cleanser
• Deep Clean Purifying Hydro Gel Mask
• Deep Clean Purifying Micellar Towelettes
• Deep Clean Purifying Micellar Water
• Deep Clean Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask
• Eye Makeup Remover Lotion
• Fragrance-Free Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
• Fragrance Free Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
• Fresh Foaming Cleanser
• Hydrating Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
• Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
• Hydro Boost City Shield Eye Serum
• Hydro Boost City Shield Facial Gel Mist
• Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream
• Hydro Boost Gel-Cream
• Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion
• Hydro Boost Hand Gel Cream
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Concealer
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Overnight Mask Pod
• Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum
• Hydro Boost Multivitamin Booster
• Hydro Boost Water Gel
• Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm
• Liquid Facial Cleanser
• Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
• Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover
• Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
• Night Calming Makeup Remover Towelettes
• Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover
• Pure & Free Liquid SPF 50
• Radiance Boost Brightening 100% Hydrogel Mask
• Rainbath Ocean Mist
• Rainbath Refreshing Shower and Bath Gel
• Rainbath Rejuvenating Shower and Bath Gel
• Rainbath Renewing Pear & Green Tea Shower and Bath Gel
• Rainbath Restoring Fresh Plum Shower & Bath Gel
• Rainbath Shower and Bath Gel
• Rapid Dark Circle Repair
• Sheer Oil-Lotion
• Sheer Zinc Face Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
• Transparent Facial Bar Original Fragrance Free
• Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
• Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• Age Shield Face Sunblock Lotion SPF 110 with Helioplex: Licorice Root, Chemical Sunscreens
• Age Shield Face Sunblock SPF 70: Licorice Root, Chemical Sunscreens
• Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray SPF 70: Chemical Sunscreens
• Body Clear Body Scrub: Salicylic Acid
• Build-A-Tan Gradual Sunless Tanning: Sunless Tanner
• Clear Face Liquid-Lotion Sunblock SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens
• Clear Face Liquid-Lotion Sunblock SPF 55: Chemical Sunscreens
• Deep Clean Cream Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Facial Cleanser: Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Gentle Scrub – Oil Free: Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub: Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Makeup Remover Wipes: Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Purifying Clay Cleanser & Mask: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
• Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Deep Clean Purifying Peel-Off Face Mask: Glycolic Acid
• Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel with Broad Spectrum SPF 25: Chemical Sunscreens
• Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser: Glycolic Acid
• Hydro Boost Sunscreen SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens
• Hydro Boost Water Gel with sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15: Chemical Sunscreens
• Micro-Mist Airbrush Sunless Tan: Sunless Tanner
• Moisture Shine Lip Soothers SPF 20: Chemical Sunscreens
• Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer: Gluconolactone
• Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser: Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Naturals Purifying Pore Scrub: Willow Bark (Salicylate)
• Oil-Free Acne Moisturizer: Salicylic Acid
• Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Triple-Action Toner: Salicylic Acid
• Oil-Free Acne Wash: Salicylic Acid
• Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub: Salicylic Acid
• Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes Pink Grapefruit: Salicylic Acid
• Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Activated Cream-to-Foam Facial Cleanser: Glycolic Acid
• Pink Grapefruit Body Wash: Salicylic Acid
• Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Clay Mask: Glycolic Acid
• Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Peel-Off Mask: Glycolic Acid
• Pore Refining Exfoliating Cleanser: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Pore Refining Toner: Glycolic Acid
• Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Toner: Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
• Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cream Cleanser: Benzoyl Peroxide
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Prep Cleanser: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20: Chemical Sunscreens
• Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens
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.
• Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector: Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreen
• Rapid Tone Repair Dark Spot Corrector: Retinoid
• Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer Night: Retinoid
• Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer SPF 30: Chemical Sunscreens, Retinoid
• Rapid Wrinkle Regenerating Face Cream: Retinoid
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye Cream: Retinoid
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer SPF 30: Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreen
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer: Retinoid
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil: Retinoid
• Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum: Retinoid
• Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion SPF 60: Salicylate, Retinoid
• SkinClearing Blemish Concealer: Retinoid, Salicylic Acid
• Ultra Sheer Body Mist SPF 70: Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate, Retinoid
• Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock: Retinoid, Chemical Sunscreens
• Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100: Chemical Sunscreens, Retinoid
• Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock Broad Spectrum SPF 70: Chemical Sunscreen, Retinoid
• Ultra Sheer Spray Spf 100: Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate, Retinoid
• Ultra Sheer SPF 45: Chemical Sunscreen, Retinoid
Amirah says
January 15, 2019 at 9:33 amHello. I have just stumbled upon your website while searching for facial products safe for pregnancy. I would like to tell you that your website is very useful! However, I would like to check with you if Neutrogena’s On-the-spot acne treatment, containing benzoyl peroxide, is safe for pregnancy? Thank you in advance. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply my query. Take care and hope to hear from you soon.
15mins says
January 16, 2019 at 10:33 amNo, note I reviewed the entire line as of the date above and it was left off for that reason. You can read more about which ingredients to avoid during pregnancy in my skincare ingredients to avoid post, that list includes benzoyl peroxide.
Kelly says
February 2, 2019 at 9:17 pmHi, stumbled upon this while researching safe face products to use while pregnant. I’m wanting to try the hydro boost line. Is the cleanser in this line not safe? What about the serum?
15mins says
February 3, 2019 at 9:21 amThe safe products are mentioned above, I have reviewed the entire line as mentioned in the post. Products not on the list are not safe.
Taylor says
February 26, 2019 at 7:23 pmHi Doctor! Thanks for all you do on this site!
Wondering about the new Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream:
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Blue 1.
15mins says
February 27, 2019 at 12:50 pmLooks ok
Alex says
March 18, 2019 at 1:16 pmHi Doctor,
Thank you for all you do! Your web site has been very helpful.
Will you please review the Neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover? I apologize if you’ve already reviewed this product; I looked at your list of ingredients to avoid and nothing on the ingredient list here jumps out at me as unsafe, but I just wanted to double-check.
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Poloxamer 182, Allantoin, Tripotassium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate.
Thank you!
15mins says
March 18, 2019 at 2:14 pmThis looks ok to me
Alex says
March 18, 2019 at 9:22 pmAwesome – thank you so much! 🙂
Keely says
March 22, 2019 at 9:30 amThank you so much for all you do, your site is a FANTASTIC resource for me daily 🙂
I see that a few of the Hydro Boost products are on the safe list, but was wondering about their exfoliating cleanser?
Thanks again!
Ingredients:
Water, Sodium C14-16, Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Cellulose, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid Sodium Benzoate, Glycolic Acid, Fragrance, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.
15mins says
March 22, 2019 at 3:38 pmI wouldn’t use this while pregnant due to the glycolic acid, it’s ok while nursing
J.S. says
April 16, 2019 at 5:05 pmYour posts are so helpful, thank you! Do you see anything in this ingredients list that would be harmful while pregnant? I’m using a cleanser with these.
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linoleamidopropyl PG-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-10, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
15mins says
April 16, 2019 at 8:54 pmLooks ok!
Ct says
September 6, 2019 at 4:25 pmI noticed the above has Hyaluronic Acid. Is that considered safe now?
15mins says
September 6, 2019 at 7:03 pmHyaluronic acid has always been considered safe. It is a very large molecule made naturally within your skin, it isn’t an “acid”, it has many uses but in skincare it works to hold water at the surface of the skin. It has a difficult time penetrating down into the skin (it comes “fractionated” now, which means broken up/smaller, and that can penetrate the skin, but it isn’t really thought to get into the blood stream).
Val says
April 26, 2019 at 9:49 amHello! This is a winderful site and thank you for your help!. I use many Neutrogena products in the safe list. I was wondering if Neutrogena Body Oil is safe preg/nursing? Thank you!
Isopropyl Myristate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Fragrance, Propylparaben, BHT
15mins says
April 26, 2019 at 11:31 amThis list was only for facial products, not body. I have a planned review soon for the Neutrogena products and will do the entire brand (including body and makeup) then. But this body oil is ok
Val says
May 11, 2019 at 8:40 amThank you! I did notice you added more items including the oil! Very helpful list!
Alex says
April 28, 2019 at 5:33 pmHello! I see that you’ve posted about a few of the Hydro-Boost products but i was wondering if the Hydro-Boost Hydrating Serum is safe to use during pregnancy. The list of ingredients are below:
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Isododecane, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Cetearyl Olivate, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Pca, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Proline, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
15mins says
April 28, 2019 at 6:14 pmI need to re-review all of Neutrogena really soon, they’ve changed a ton of stuff! This look ok 🙂
Crystal says
April 30, 2019 at 4:15 pmYour site has helped me so much to figure out what to use during my pregnancy! Curious about the Neutrogena light therapy mask. Thank you so much!!
15mins says
May 1, 2019 at 10:17 amI thought it would be ok as it’s a light and not a laser, but I have some OB and Derm friends who recommend avoiding it. It’s a big unknown, and the thought is that with the treatments things are released from the cells in the area that would be able to reach the baby. I’m not sure how much this happens and if it could even be harmful (because it happens with normal cell death anyways), but that’s why the caution. I’ve kind of decided to remain neutral and tell people to ask their own doctors and decide for themselves 🙂
Amy says
May 7, 2019 at 10:15 amHi doctor, thank you for all you do! Your web site has been very helpful.
I would like to ask if product below safe for pregnancy and nursing
Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser
Ingredients : Glycerin, water, myristic acid, propylene, glycol, potassium hydroxide, lauric acid, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, palmitic acid, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, beeswax, fragrance, ethylhexylglycerin, o-cymen-5-ol, magnesium aspartate, zinc gluconate, copper gluconate.
Thank you
15mins says
May 7, 2019 at 10:47 amThis is ok
Linsey Guillot says
May 16, 2019 at 7:43 pmHey! I was wondering about the new neutrogena hydro boost lip treatment
Polybutene, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, hydrogenated palm,glycerine,C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, beeswax, ethylhexyl palmitate, polyethylene, synthetic fluorphlogopite, stearalkonium hectorite, propylene carbonate, hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, silica dimethicone silylate, sodium hyaluronate,BHT, polyglyceryl-2 trilsostearate, titanium dioxide, yellow 5 lake, red 7 lake , hyaluronic acid
15mins says
May 16, 2019 at 10:24 pmThis is ok 🙂
ATD says
June 14, 2019 at 2:06 amHello, could you please confirm if blistex is safe to use whilst pregnant;
Ingredients: Padimate O 7.5%, Oxybenzone 2%, Camphor 1%. Contains Ethanol 4.85%.
15mins says
June 14, 2019 at 10:01 amThis is only a partial ingredient list, but I wouldn’t use this while pregnant due to the oxybenzone.
Aina says
July 1, 2019 at 1:36 pmHi! Thank you so much! You are very helpful. <3
Would also like to know if Neutrogena’s Microdermabrasion System safe for pregnancy?
Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-8, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Fragrance.
Thank you!
15mins says
July 2, 2019 at 12:21 pmLooks ok
Julie says
July 24, 2019 at 9:17 pmHi doctor, this ingredient list contains both methylparaben and propylparaben. Aren’t paraben not safe during pregnancy? Please advise.
15mins says
July 25, 2019 at 8:35 amParabens are fine actually. More information in my post on pregnancy skincare ingredients to avoid.
JJ says
July 4, 2019 at 12:15 pmThanks so much for your amazing website. It has been so helpful!
Is this sunscreen safe? Thanks in advance!
Active Ingredients:ZINC OXIDE (21.6%)SUNSCREEN
Inactive Ingredients:WATER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, OCTYLDODECYL CITRATE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, GLYCERIN, ETHYL METHICONE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, SILICA, CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM JUICE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CETYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN
15mins says
July 4, 2019 at 4:10 pmLooks ok
Teri says
July 23, 2019 at 5:06 pmGood afternoon. I have a question concerning one of your recommendations. On this page you have Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Moisturizer listed as not safe during pregnancy (due to Gluconolactone), but it is listed as a recommended product for the basic drugstore skincare routine on a different page of your site. Has the formula changed and it is no longer an acceptable product?
15mins says
July 23, 2019 at 7:10 pmDoh! I didn’t notice that, it must have been a reformulation and it didn’t dawn on me that I had put it in the basic drugstore routine somewhere else. I’ll have to fix that. Do you know which post that was?
Teri says
July 25, 2019 at 11:42 amIt was this one. https://www.15minutebeauty.com/basic-pregnancy-skincare-safe-products.html
15mins says
July 26, 2019 at 11:05 amThanks! I fixed the post 🙂
Laura says
August 23, 2019 at 4:38 pmHi, thank you so much for putting this together! I can’t put into words how helpful this is when navigating through the skincare jungle:)
I saw that the Hydro boost sleeping cream is not on there. I’ve been using it and I hope it is safe? Thank you so so much!
Here’s the ingredients:
Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
15mins says
August 24, 2019 at 8:27 amThis looks fine to me!
Laura says
August 25, 2019 at 2:54 amThanks a lot!:)
Catherine says
August 31, 2019 at 12:32 pmHi I really appreciate your posts on pregnancy safe items. I was wondering if the hydro boost lip shone in soft blush is safe to use. I noticed some other hydro boost lip products but it seems they were a little different in ingredients. Thank you for all you do.
Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecanol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Tribehenin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, BHT. May Also Contain: Red 7 Lake, Iron Oxides, Blue 1 Lake, Red 22, Yellow 5 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Red 6, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 28 Lake, Blue 1
15mins says
August 31, 2019 at 1:38 pmThis is fine 🙂
Catherine says
August 31, 2019 at 2:52 pmThank you so much!
Stef says
September 10, 2019 at 10:41 pmHi, how about the Neutrogena Ultra Light Cleansing Oil. Here’s the ingredients list:
Mineral Oil, Isoproply Isostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PPG-10 Cetyl Ether, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Propylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
15mins says
September 11, 2019 at 11:19 amThis is ok 🙂