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 SK-II as of 12/16/2021. 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 SK-II
• Brightening Derm Revival Mask (at Sephora, Saks)
• Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil (at Saks)
• Facial Treatment Essence (at Sephora, Saks)
• GenOptics Aura Essence Serum (at Sephora, Saks)
• GenOptics Spot Essence Serum (at Sephora, Saks)
• LXP Ultimate Revival Cream (at Sephora, Saks)
• LXP Ultimate Revival Essence (at Sephora, Saks)
• LXP Ultimate Revival Eye Cream (at Saks)
• LXP Ultimate Revival Serum (at Saks)
• SKINPOWER Airy Milky Lotion (at Sephora, Saks)
• SKINPOWER Cream (at Sephora, Saks)
• SKINPOWER Essence (at Sephora, Saks)
• SKINPOWER Eye Cream (at Sephora, Saks)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Facial Treatment Cleanser (at Sephora, Saks): Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (at Sephora, Saks): Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Facial Treatment Mask (at Sephora, Saks): Salicylate
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• None
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What about facial treatment gentle cleanser?? Is it safe?? Thank you
I have reviewed the entire line. If your product is not included above it was left off for a reason.
Hi Dr, how about using products containing willow bark during trying to conceive? Do I still avoid?
You should follow the guidelines for pregnancy while trying to conceive.
There is listed as not safe. This product is listed as Facial Treatment Cleanser
Sorry to ask, I fount most of SKII products, i.e. Facial Treatment Essence, Oil, RNA Serum has Methylparaben and/or Propylparaben, and/or Ethylparaben. Is it safe to use products with paraben? Thanks a lot for your advice.
Parabens are fine, there’s more information in my post on ingredients to avoid in pregnancy.
Hi, what about the SKII Auractivator CC Cream?
That must be a new release. Can you please provide the ingredients list?
What about the CC Cream?
Content of
Cyclopentansiloxane
Water
Galactomyces ferment filtrate.
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl
trimethicone.
Titanium dioxide butylene glycol
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
Peg9
Polydimethysiloxyethyl dimethicone
Triethylhexanoin
Niacinamide
Disteardimonium hectorite
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone
Dimethicone diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl
Benzoate
Sodium chloride
Glycerin
Butyloctyl salicylate
Butyrospermum parkII (shea) oil
Aluminum hydroxide
Stearic acid
Talc
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone
Silsesquioxane crosspolymer
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol
Methoxyphenyl triazine
Undecylenoyl
Phenylalanine
Phenoxyethanol
Methylparaben
Fragrance sodium
Benzoate
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Tocopherol
Disodium edta
Ascorbyl
Glucoside
Prunus mume fruit extract
Methicone
Ci77891
Ci77019
Ci77492
Ci77491
Ci77499
Sorry, this isn’t safe due to chemical sunscreens and salicylates. It should be ok for nursing though.
Sorry, that product isn’t available in the US and the Singapore SK-II website will not open for me.
Hello,
May I ask if this SK-II product is okay to use during pregnancy?
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤️
INGREDIENTS
methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 5%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.49 %, homosalate 5%, octocrylene 5%, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 1%, inactive ingredients: Pitera(galactomyces ferment filtrate), decyl glucoside, propylene glycol, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, methylparaben, polymethylsilsesquioxane, polyacrylamide, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, glycerin, pentylene glycol, isopropyl isostearate, niacinamide, cyclomethicone, peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, ergothioneine, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, triethanolamine, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, steareth-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride, tocopherol, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, carbomer, DNA, behenyl alcohol, ethylparaben, propylparaben, disodium EDTA, oleth-3 phosphate, fragrance, methol, water
Sorry, that has chemical sunscreens
Hi Doctor, Would you please review these ingredients for me? Thank you so much!!!
Water
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Homosalate
Niacinamide
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Pentylene Glycol
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Glycerin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Octocrylene
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Cyclopentasiloxane
Isopropyl Isostearate
Butylene Glycol
Aminomethyl Propanol
Mica
Panthenol
Benzyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Methylparaben
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Laureth-7
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polyacrylamide
Ethylparaben
Xanthan Gum
Propylparaben
PEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Fragrance
Cetearyl Glucoside
Cetearyl Alcohol
Disodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Beta-Carotene
CI 77891
Sorry there are chemical sunscreens in there that I would avoid while pregnant
thank you so much Doctor <3
Hi there I have been wearing the essential power rich cream and am worried now since it’s not on your list. Could you kindly advise? I’m 14 weeks pregnant. Thanks so much.
I’ve reviewed all of the products that I can locate as being available in the US. If you need me to review a product I have not reviewed, please review my guidelines here, which are also included in the post above. I need you to provide an ingredient list as I am NOT able to access lists from overseas, and as I am doing this as a favor for my readers, I simply don’t have enough time in the day to locate the exact product (many products have similar names. Today I have 50 comments to answer. Oh, and I’m on vacation with my family.)
Is this safe to use during pregnancy? can you help me review the ingredients. thank you
SK-II Essentail POWER Rich Cream
Key Ingredients
Stem-Acanax Complex™ – An anti-aging complex of PITERA™ and Siberian Ginseng Root Extract to condition skin and enhance the appearance of firmness from within.
PITERA™ – A bio-ingredient derived from yeast fermentation that resembles your skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors. PITERA™ contains over 50 micro-nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids to condition skin’s natural functions.
Full Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone / Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Ethylparaben, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77492. *PITERA™
This looks ok
Hi can you help me review below ingredients, thanks a lot.
Water, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide,
1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract,
Lactic Acid, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract,
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA,
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract,Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract,
Sucrose Distearate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract,
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin,Polyglyceryl10 Oleate,
Cholesterol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol,
Stearic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP,
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Ceteareth-20
I wouldn’t use this while pregnant due to the glycolic acid. Should be ok while nursing though
Thank a lot 🙂
Hi Doctor, is the RNA Milky Lotion safe?
Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Ethylparaben, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Soy, Protein, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Methicone, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492
Looks fine
Hi can help me review ingredients for the face mask, thanks a lot 🙂
Hippophae rhamnoides extract, glycerin, hippophae rhamnoides leaf, caprylic/ caprc triglyceride, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate SE, Beeswax, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan sesquioleate, stearyl alcohol, saussura involucrata extrat, selaginella lepidophylla extract, rubus chamaemorous fruit extract, hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate, jojoba seed oil, magnesium aluminium silicate, xanthan Gum, caprylhydroxamic acid, boswellia serrata Resin extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium EDTA, Panthenol, ethylexylglycerin, ethyl ascorbyl ether
This has licorice root, I would avoid during pregnancy
Hi Doctor,
May I check if this product is safe to use?
Ingredients;
Water
Dipropylene Glycol
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Butylene Glycol
Pentylene Glycol
Ascorbyl Glucoside
PEG-32
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Hydroxide
Polysorbate 20
Methylparaben
Benzyl Alcohol
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Triethylhexanoin
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Mica
Sodium Metabisulfite
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
CI 77891
Thank you so much!
Looks ok
Thank you so much
Hi Doctor, can help me review below ingredients from Wistrend’s moisturizer:
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water (75%), Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate, Copolymer, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) oil, Elaeis Guineensis(Palm) Kernel Oil, Dimethicone, Beeswax, Allantoin, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil.
Thanks a lot.
Looks ok
Thanks Doctor 🙂
Dear Doctor, how about the SKII face powder? Is it safe during pregnancy?
You don’t need to worry about powders.
Thank you doctor! 🙂
One more question,
Is it safe using lip balm contain of
Octyl methoxycinnamate 4%
Butly methoxydibenzoylmethane 2,5 %
I wouldn’t use it as those are both chemical sunscreens and should be avoided during pregnancy
Thank You Doctor. Anw, if the SK II Face powder contain SPF 30, is it still ok? Appreciate for your answer doc 🙂
All powders are ok. They sit on the surface of the skin and aren’t absorbed.
Hi Doctor, can you let me know please if this SK-II product is okay?
SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Gel
Ingredients:
Mineral Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethylhexanoin, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Distearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylparaben, Crithmum Maritimum Extract,
Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminium Silicate, CI 77019, CI 77891
Thank you so much Doc and really appreciate for putting this website.
Looks ok!
Hi doctor, can you please check if these 2 products are safe to use? Thanks.
Serum:
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Beta Glucan, HydroxyethylCellulose, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil.
Cream:
Deionized Water,Glycerol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethiconol Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearates, PEG-100 Stearate , Cetearyl Alcohol,Sodium acrylate/acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 80 Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, PVM/MA Copolymer, Trimethylglycine, Panthenol, Jojoba Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Triethanoamine, Alpha Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, CI 42090, CI 19140.
The serum has licorice root, I wouldn’t use it while pregnant but it ok for nursing
The cream is ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hello,
Just wondering, both facial treatment essence and repair c has methylparabens on them. Are they really ok? Thank you very much.
Parabens are really ok. More on that in my post on skincare ingredients to avoid while pregnant.
Hello Doctor:
I have a question, SKII Facial Treatment Mask has salicylate inside, so you said not ok for pregnancy but list it ok for nursing, but for Shiseido White Lucent Power Brightening mask, you list it as not safe for pregnancy or nursing, because you said it has Salicylate ( potassium Methoxysalicylate), you said it works via a similar action to Arbutin and Hydroquinone, so better to avoid till after nursing, so is it still ok to use SKII Facial Treatment Mask during nursing or no? Please clarify, thank you so much.
They have different salicylates that work very differently. The Potassium Methoxysalicylate is an ingredient developed and used only by Shiseido, the salicylate in the SKII mask is much more generic and doesn’t work that way. In general we say to avoid salicylates as they are similar to aspirin and in theory (and this is pretty theoretical since we’re including an entire family of chemicals basically) any others could have similar effects in utero. The warning about use while nursing was very specific for just that 1 salicylate, so my other recs for salicylates being ok for nursing but not pregnancy still stand.
Thank you so much for your clarification.
Hello Doctor:
Could you please see below lipstick to see if it’s ok for pregnancy or nursing? Thank you so much:
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ozokerite, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Polybutene, Beeswax, Polyethylene, PPG-51/SMDI Copolymer, Silica, Microcrystalline Wax, Bisdiglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Coleus Barbatus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tribehenin, Squalane, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Alumina, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 30 Lake (Ci 73360), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Red 21 (Ci 45380), Orange 5 (Ci 45370).
Ok for both!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Hello Doctor:
could you please see if I can use Aknari Brightening Youth Serum during pregnancy or nursing?
The ingredients are: Prickly Pear Seed oil/ Barbary Fig Oil, Vitamin E, Argan Oil, rose essential oil
Thank you so much.
Looks ok
Hi Doctor, may I know is the new SKII R.N.A. POWER Airy Milky Lotion safe to use for pregnancy? Ingredient as below:
Ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Niacinamide
Pentylene Glycol
Isohexadecane
Dimethicone
Isopropyl Isostearate
Butylene Glycol
Polyacrylamide
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Stearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol
Behenyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol
Dimethiconol
Laureth-7
Methylparaben
PEG-100 Stearate
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Stearic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Ethylparaben
Cetearyl Glucoside
Cetearyl Alcohol
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Sodium Hydroxide
Fragrance
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Polyquaternium-7
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Methicone
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
CI 77891
CI 77492
Looks ok to me
Hi Doctor,
Another SKII new product, R.N.A POWER RADICAL NEW AGE ESSENSE for pregnancy safe verification, ingredients as below, thanks!
Ingredients
Water
Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Niacinamide
Pentylene Glycol
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Isopropyl Isostearate
Dimethicone
Squalane
Xylitol
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Boron Nitride
Panthenol
PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Benzyl Alcohol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Aminomethyl Propanol
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract
Laureth-7
Methylparaben
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Xanthan Gum
Disodium EDTA
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract
Fragrance
Ethylhexylglycerin
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
Polyquaternium-7
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
Methicone
CI 77891
CI 77492
Looks fine
Thanks doc!
Hi dr,
Can I know if the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence Rose Edition is safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Adenosine.
Thank you so much!
Looks ok!
Hi, thanks for your useful information. Im using SKII(R.N.A.power, R.N.Apower eye cream, facial treatment mask) and also wonder whether they are safe for my pregnancy. I tried to read the ingredients but all are written in Japanese so Im not sure at all. Cannyou please let me know the ingredients
Thanks
I can’t read Japanese so I can’t help you, sorry.
Hi,
I love SK-II products and am so glad you said most of their products are ok for pregnancy and nursing. I’m still a bit concerned about using them during nursing though because their products contain Pitera, which I associate with alcohol because they said that the Pitera ingredient was discovered at sake brewer and is a yeast strain. I think I just don’t understand what yeast strain means — is this alcohol related at all? Should I be worried about using it during nursing at all? Thanks much!
No, it’s just yeast related. They don’t get it from Sake any more. If you’re worried at all I would just switch to something else, it isn’t worth losing sleep over skincare!
Thank you very much for taking the time to share these wonderful knowledge for everyone to learn from! Quick question, I have been using a couple of essences to substitute the SKII:
(1) the Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence
(Galactomyces ferment filtrate, dipropylene glycol, niacinamide, glycerin, shaddock extract, acorus gramineus root/stem extract, perilla leaf extract, western rose water, adenosine)
and
(2) Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence
(Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Alba Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Aspergillus Ferment, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Lactobacillus, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Trideceth-10, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tropolone, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Extract, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl, Methylcellulose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Calcium, Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Dextrin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Phenoxyethanol, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine)
Thank you so much!
Both look ok to me
Hi, how about this product SKII Airy Light UV cream spf50+? Is it safe for pregnancy?
Do you have an ingredient list?
This is the ingredient list for skII airy UV cream:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Alumina, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Propylparaben, Silica, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to chemical sunscreens and the salicylate
This is the ingredient for SKII Airy Light UV cream spf50+. Appreciate your advice doctor! thanks.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Alumina, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Propylparaben, Silica, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
I would avoid this in pregnancy due to the chemical sunscreen and salicylate. Ok for nursing
Hi Doctor!
Is Sk2 RNa power radical new age safe for pregnancy? Thanks
Do you have an ingredient list?
Hi doc, is sk II R.N.A power radical new age cream safe for pregnancy?
Here’s the ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 80, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Ethylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77492.
And I’m using the other sk ii skincare as well, sk ii facial treatment repair essence c, and sk ii first treatment essence, and mid day miracle essence which is already on the safe pregnancy list, but my concern is would it still be ok if we use it all together during pregnancy?
Cheers
This product is fine!
It doesn’t matter if you’re using lots of products, just the actual ingredients. So safety wise it would be ok
Hi doc thank you so much for your explanation , its really help me, and I wanna ask about this product
skininc serum glow
Key ingredients : Gold hibiscus extract, vitamin E, Niacinamide (vitamin B3), Hyaluronic acid.
full Ingredients: hibiscus abelmoschus extract, water, butylene glycol, glycerin, 1-2 hexanediol, niacinamide, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, betaine, glycereth-26, adenosine, sodium Hyaluronate , tocopheryl acetate, hydrogenated lecithin, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose , zea mays(corn) starch , PEG/PPG-17/6, copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, potassium hydroxide, glyceryl polyacrylate,
iron oxide red, tin oxide, bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, ammonium , acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, carbomer, PEG-60, hydrogenated castor oil, synthetic fluorphlopite, disodium EDTA.
cheers.
This is ok
Hi! Is skii cellumination day surge uv safe?
Ingredient
Water
Galactomyces ferment filtrate
Homosalate
Niacinamide
Glycerin
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Polymethylsilsequioxane
Pentylene Glycol
Octocrylene
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Cyclomethicone
Triethanolamine
Isopropyl Isostearate
Butylene Glycol
Panthenol
Benzyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Methylparaben
Laureth-7
Polyacrylamide
Ethylparaben
Tocopheryl Acetate
Carnosine
Undecylenoyl phenylalanine
Propylparaben
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Glucoside
Disodium EDTA
Fragrance
Stearic Acid
Corn Oil
Beta Carotene
acrylates alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
No results
peg dimethicone
No results
xanthagan gum
No results
ascobyl glucoside
No results
With the chemical sunscreens it is ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thanks Doctor for your invaluable insight! What are your thoughts on the SKII WS Dermdefinition UV Lotion? Thanks so much!!
I cant seem to copy the ingredients list but here is the link: https://japanstore.pl/en/spf50/sk-ii-ws-dermdefinition-uv-lotion-spf50-pa.html
It has chemical sunscreens. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thank you so much for the advice!
Hi Dr,
Is this safe for pregnancy?
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben?
Thank you
Looks ok
Thank you! 🙂
Hi are the following products safe for pregnancy:
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Adenosine
This looks ok if it’s a full ingredient list
Hi Doc
What about R.N.A. Power Eye Cream Radical New Age? Is this safe?
-Pitera™: A bio-ingredient rich in vitamins, organic acids, minerals, and amino acids that work together to enhance skin cell renewal.
-Radical New Age Complex (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Yeast Proteins): Creates the appearance of lengthwise and crosswise firmness.
-Chlolleragen: Visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
-Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4: Visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/ Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/ Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl Alcohol Tocopheryl Acetate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Panthenol, Nylon- 12, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimenthiconol, Methylparaben, Peg-100 Stearate, Laureth- 7, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Mica, Disodium Edta, Propylparaben, Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Ethylparaben, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Decyl Glucoside, Medicago Sativa Extract/ Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polyquaternium-7, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Dipeptide- 7, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract/ Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Methicone, Tocopherol, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract/ Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Bht, Parfum (Fragance), Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide, Cl 77492 (Iron Oxides). *Pitera™.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor,
Thanks a lot for the informative post. Please help me to see if this product is safe for pregnancy and nursing? Thanks!
SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask Water
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Dipropylene Glycol
Niacinamide
Pentylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol
Acetyl Glucosamine
Isopropyl Isostearate
Isohexadecane
Panthenol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Polysorbate 20
Benzyl Alcohol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Methylparaben
PVP
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Sodium Hydroxide
Fragrance
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (Upper) Water
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Glycerin
Dipropylene Glycol
Niacinamide
Pentylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol
Isopropyl Isostearate
Isohexadecane
Panthenol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Polysorbate 20
Benzyl Alcohol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Methylparaben
PVP
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Sodium Hydroxide
Fragrance
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate (Lower)
Looks fine to me 🙂
Hi, the products you listed on top are safe for pregnancy, how abt nursing
Anything safe for pregnancy is safe for nursing. If you keep looking further there are also products ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Thank you, yes I saw that.
Can you check if this is ok for nursing as it isn’t listed above. Sk-II airy light uv emulsion spf 30/pa++++ please.
Water
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Homosalate
Niacinamide
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Pentylene Glycol
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Glycerin
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Octocrylene
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Cyclopentasiloxane
Isopropyl Isostearate
Butylene Glycol
Aminomethyl Propanol
Mica
Panthenol
Benzyl Alcohol
Stearyl Alcohol
Behenyl Alcohol
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Methylparaben
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Laureth-7
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Polyacrylamide
Ethylparaben
Xanthan Gum
Propylparaben
PEG-100 Stearate
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Fragrance
Cetearyl Glucoside
Cetearyl Alcohol
Disodium EDTA
Stearic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Beta-Carotene
CI 77891
With the chemical sunscreens this is ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Thank you 😘
Thank you
Hello, we are stationed in Japan, can you tell me if the Sekkisei line is safe while nursing? Specifically their emulsion and lotion products.
https://www.sekkisei-usa.com/
Thank you for all of the incredible information you have provided. It’s a super impressive and helpful list!
I can add this to my to do list, but I can’t review entire lines so quickly, I work full time and have kids.
Is the Pitera facial treatment essence different from the Pitera mid day?
I have currently reviewed all products in this brand that I can. If I have not reviewed your products, I require a full ingredient list to review your product, more info here:
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Hi doc, please check it for me, for pregnancy and nursing , is this product safe ?
Sk-II gentle cleanser,
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-150 Stearate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium PCA, Glycol Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cocamide MEA, Phenethyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Stearamide AMP, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid.
There willow / bark extract, which one often you say that is not good, but for use of washing my face is it okay?
Thanks doc 🥰
No, you should always avoid it. There’s also licorice root. I would say it is ok for nursing, but not pregnancy
Is SK II facial treatment clear lotion and mask safe for nursing mothers since it contains salycilic acid and sodium hyaluronate?
Hi doc,
Are the below ingredients safe for nursing?
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid.
Alpha-hydroxy acids
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-150, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben
Water, Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA.
They’re fine for nursing but not pregnancy.
Sodium hyaluronate is a variation of hyaluronic acid, it’s fine for both pregnancy and nursing. Salicylic acid is fine for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hi Doctor,
How about SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Eye Cream , is ok to use it?
Thanks!
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Inositol, Petrolatum, Polyacrylamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-7, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methicone, Hexapeptide-3, CI 77492. *PITERA™
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much Dr. 🌹
Hi Dr, SK-II recently upgraded R.N.A. POWER Anti-Aging Essence Serum and R.N.A power face cream to SKINPOWER Essence and SKINPOWER face cream. Are they still safe to use during pregnancy and nursing?
SK-II SKINPOWER Essence ingredients:
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-32, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-7, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methylparaben, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Fragrance, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/stem Extract. *PITERA™
SK-II SKINPOWER Cream ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta, Fragrance, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/stem Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, CI 77891, CI 77492. *PITERA™
Thanks a lot!
Both are ok for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you for the quick reply!
Hi. Are the “pregnancy safe skincare” also safe for nursing? I know that there are products that aren’t safe for pregnancy but safe for nursing but just not sure if the products lisyed safe for pregnancy is also safe for nursing. Thanks!
Yes, it’s also safe for nursing. Please read this: https://www.15minutebeauty.com/pregnancy-nursing-brand-lists.html
Hi Doctor, can you please review for me whether this SKII Cellumination Deep Surge Ex is safe for pregnant? The ingredients are:
-Water
-Cyclopentasiloxane
-Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
-Glycerin
-Niacinamide
-Triethylhexanoin
-Isopropyl Isostearate
-Pentylene Glycol
-Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
-Butylence Glycol
-Cetyl Alcohol
-Sorbitan Stearate
-Hydrogenated Lecithin
-Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
-Benzyl Alcohol
-Behenyl Alcohol
-Batyl Alcohol
-Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
-Stearyl Alcohol
-Methylparaben
-Demethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
-Aminomethyl Propanol
-Sodium Benzoate
-Disodium EDTA
-Squalane
-Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
-Panthenol
-Polysorbate 80
-Fragrance
-Ascorbyl Glucoside
-Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
-Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
-Lecithin
-Polymethylsilsesquioxane
I am really appreciated to see you response.
Thanks you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Dr! Can you please let me know if this is a safe product to use for pregnancy? This is the SK-II
SKINPOWER Eye Cream. Thanks so much in advance.
-Pitera™: A bio-ingredient derived from yeast fermentation that resembles your skin’s natural moisturizing factors; contains over 50 micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and acids to condition skin’s natural functions.
-InfinitPower Technology: An exclusive cocktail of power ingredients formulated with calla lily extract, dokudami extract, and peony extract to charge the power source of skin to visibly plump up from within.
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Isopropyl Isostearate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Mica, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Propylparaben, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract, Ci 77891, Ci 77492.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
This is a new SKII product to replace the eye cream. Would you consider this to be safe?
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Isopropyl Isostearate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phytosteryl/behenyl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-polyhydroxystearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Mica, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Propylparaben, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/stem Extract, CI 77891, CI 77492. *PITERA™
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you for putting this together. Can you confirm if this one is safe for pregnancy?
SKII Stempower Rich Cream. Thank you very much.
ingredients:
Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate), Water, Glycerin ,Butylence Glycol, methylparaben, Niacinamide, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Stearyl Alcohol, Acanthopanax Senticosus (eleurhero) Root Extract, Vinyl Dimethicone / Methicone Silsequioxane Crosspolymar, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Methysilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Titanium Dioxide, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Polymethlsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carbosylate, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, iron Oxide (CI 77492), Methicone
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor!
I just watched a review about SK-II Facial treatment essence and it was said that this essence contains parabens. I checked what parabens can do and this was what I read: “ The concern with these chemicals is that scientific studies suggest that parabens can disrupt hormones in the body and harm fertility and reproductive organs, affect birth outcomes, and increase the risk of cancer. They can also cause skin irritation.”. Any comment regarding this? Im hesitant to use now, afraid it might cause some harmful side effects to me and most especially to the unborn child.
Also, my friend is asking, for ingredients that are considered harmful to use during pregnancy, do you recommend to stop it once pregnant only or would it be wise to stop it even before pregnancy (i.e. while planning to get pregnant)? Wondering how long ingredients stay in one’s bloodstream/system once absorbed in.
Thank you so so much!
There’s discussion a bit on parabens in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Essentially, the small amount of evidence that there was in the literature has actually had findings subsequently that were the opposite and indicated safety (and often those later studies were better done), but it’s one of those things that there are are a lot of “wellness” and “healthy” bloggers out there that have decided to continue with their narrative that they need to be avoided and that anyone who reads all of the literature rather than just part of it is a “pharmacy shill” or something. In large part, parabens are regarded as safe by the medical community. But there are so many alternatives out there now so if you want to avoid them, you can easily do so.
We don’t have any data to suggest how long you need to avoid topical things before getting pregnant. Some say not to worry about it. Some say as long as 6 months or a year. Some discussion here: What about if I’m trying to conceive?
The one thing we DO have evidence for is that you need to have a good store of folic acid to have the best effect re: avoidance of neural tube defects. Best to have been taking a prenatal vitamin for months before TTC.
Thank you so much Doctor. ♥️
Hi, can you please confirm if the SKII Skinpower Essence is safe? I think this is a new product (it’s not the same as the R.N.A Power Essence Serum)
-Pitera™: A bio-ingredient derived from yeast fermentation that resembles your skin’s natural moisturizing factors; contains over 50 micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and acids to condition skin’s natural functions.
-InfinitPower Technology: An exclusive cocktail of power ingredients formulated with calla lily extract, dokudami extract, and peony extract to charge the power source of skin to visibly plump up from within.
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-32, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-7, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methylparaben, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Fragrance, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract.
Looks ok for pregnancy and nursing 🙂
Hi doctor,
Would like to ask the “SKINPOWER Cream” (it’s a new product this year). Is it safe for pregnancy?
Ingredient:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Ci 77891, Ci 77492
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doctor – could you please advise if the following products are safe? I bought them at Sephora in New York, the ingredients are different from the above products you reviewed. In addition, there seems to be a bit of discrepancy between the ingredients listed on the packaging and what’s listed on Sephora’s website. As always, your help is greatly appreciated.
SKINPOWER – CREAM
Online Ingredients:
Pitera – A bio-ingredient derived from yeast fermentation that resembles your skin’s natural moisturizing factors; contains over 50 micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and acids to condition skin’s natural functions.
InfinitPower Technology – An exclusive cocktail of power ingredients formulated with calla lily extract, dokudami extract, and peony extract to charge the power source of skin to visibly plump up from within.
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Propylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylparaben, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Fragrance, Ci 77891, Ci 77492.
Packaging also lists:
Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylgycerin, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate
SKINPOWER – EYE CREAM
Online Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Isopropyl Isostearate, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Behenyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Laureth-7, Cetearyl Alcohol, Mica, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Propylparaben, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylparaben, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract, Fragarance, Ci 77891, Ci 77492.
Packaging also lists:
Tin Oxide, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylgycerin, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene.
FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, PITERA.
The cream is Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
The others are Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you!
Hi Dr is SK ll skinpower essence serum safe for pregnancy?
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Peg-32, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Aminomethyl Propanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium Edta, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-7, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Methylparaben, Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Peg-100 Stearate, Fragrance, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyquaternium-7, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Is this product safe for pregnancy? SK ll Skinpower Cream
Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta, Fragrance, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Methylsilanol Tri-Peg-8 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zantedeschia Aethiopica Flower/Stem Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Methicone, Ci 77891, Ci 77492.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
What about SK-II R.N.A. Power (Radical New Age)?
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.
Hi Doc,
Are the below pregnancy safe? Thanks!
Facial Treatment Clear Lotion Toner
-Pitera™: A bio-ingredient rich in vitamins, organic acids, minerals, and amino acids that work together to support skin’s natural cell renewal process.
-AHA (Alpha-hydroxy acids): A group of natural acids that gently remove dry and dead skin cells, unclog pores, address the causes of breakouts and sun damage, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-150, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben.
Pitera Facial Treatment Mask
-Pitera: A blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that work together to allow the skin’s natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime, enhancing the renewal of the skin’s outer layer.
Water, Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Salicylate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA. *Pitera.
#1 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylic acid, malic acid
#2 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to salicylate
Hi Doctor,
Wondering if these are safe?
– SK-II Ultraaura essence
Aqua/Water/Eau, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, PEG-32, Boron Nitride, Sucrose Laurate, Xylitol, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Dilaurate, Inositol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Mica, Aminomethyl Propanol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Methicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Citronellol, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492/Iron Oxides.
– SK-II mid day miracle essence
GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE***, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AQUA /WATER, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, SORBIC ACID
Thanks in advance!
Both are Safe for pregnancy and nursing