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 SkinMedica as of 2/5/2021. 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.
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I try to review all of the products that I can when I publish a list. Note, I am in the US and I only have access to US products. Please don’t be rude if I skipped your favorite cleanser, when items are out of stock sometimes they aren’t on the brand’s site, or maybe you are in Asia and I am in the US.
I reserve the comments on each post for reviews of product from that brand, this makes it easier for others to find products later. Please only ask about SkinMedica on this post, I will delete other product questions. You can find other brands here. If your brand is not included, please ask on the brand list post.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Products from SkinMedica
• Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 32 (Tinted) (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Essential Defense Mineral Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 35 (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Facial Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Hydrating Complex
• Neck Correct Cream (at DermStore)
• Redness Relief CalmPlex®
• Scar Recovery Gel with Centelline® (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Sensitive Skin Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• TNS Illuminating Eye Cream® (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• TNS Recovery Complex® (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• TNS® Advanced+ Serum (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Ultra Sheer Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore)
• Vitamin C+E Complex (at DermStore, SkinStore)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• AHA/BHA Cream (at DermStore, SkinStore): Salicylic Acid
• AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (at DermStore, SkinStore): Salicylic Acid, Licorice Root
• Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 47 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreen
• GlyPro Antioxidant Serum: Glycolic Acid, Licorice Root
• GlyPro Daily Firming Lotion (at DermStore, SkinStore): Glycolic Acid
• GlyPro Renewal Cream: Glycolic Acid
• HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator (at DermStore, SkinStore): Stem Cells
• HA5® Smooth and Plump Lip System (at DermStore, SkinStore): Stem Cells
• Instant Bright Eye Cream (at DermStore, SkinStore): Stem Cells
• Instant Bright Eye Mask (at DermStore, SkinStore): Tartaric Acid
• LUMIVIVE® System (at DermStore, SkinStore): Stem Cells in Night (day ok for pregnancy and nursing)
• Lytera® 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum (at DermStore, SkinStore): Stem Cells
• Purifying Foaming Wash (at DermStore, SkinStore): Willow Bark, Salicylic Acid
• Rejuvenative Moisturizer (at DermStore, SkinStore): Licorice Root
• Replenish Hydrating Cream (at DermStore, SkinStore): Licorice Root
• Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum SPF 34 / PA++++ Sunscreen (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreens
• Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 34 (Tinted) (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreens
• Total Defense + Repair Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50+ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Chemical Sunscreens, Salicylate
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Dermal Repair Cream (at DermStore, SkinStore): Licorice Root, Retinoid
• Rejuvenative Toner: Willow Bark, Retinoid
• Retinol Complex 0.25 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Retinoid
• Retinol Complex 0.5 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Retinoid
• Retinol Complex 1.0 (at DermStore, SkinStore): Retinoid
• TNS Ceramide Treatment Cream™ (at DermStore, SkinStore): Retinoid
• TNS Essential Serum® (at DermStore, SkinStore): Arbutin
• TNS Eye Repair® (at DermStore, SkinStore): Licorice Root, Retinoid
• Uplifting Eye Serum (at DermStore): Kojic Acid, Retinoid, Willow Bark, Licorice Root
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I’m not sure if TNS Recovery Complex is safe. I believe it contains salicylic acid. Can you confirm as I am seeing conflicting information.
It says that under “key ingredients” on the Dermstore site, but it isn’t listed on the actual ingredients on the site or on my packaging. They seem to have a lot of issues on Dermstore with the key ingredients being wrong on the dermstore site.
8 weeks pregnant and LOVE my skin medication products but wasn’t sure which ones I could still use. Great post and very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
7 weeks pregnant and luckily came across your page! I have used the sunscreen 47 and AHA/BHA exfoliating cleaner a few times not knowing. Hoping everything is okay :/
Should be ok! Read my Pregnancy Beauty FAQ, I have more in there that relates to you 🙂
Thank you for your very informative and thorough website. My husband and I have been flirting with the idea of trying to get pregnant and I have been filtering through product pages establishing safety of the various products around my bathroom. Needless to say, I have very recently started using the TNS Eye Repair by SkinMedica and it is clearly not safe for use during pregnancy. My question therefore is…how long of a washout period should I establish prior to trying to become pregnant?Additionally, have you ever had a chance to look through products made by Ling skincare? https://www.lingskincare.com/
Thank you
I haven’t heard of ling skincare previously.
There’s no data to support a washout period at all, I would likely just stop use when you decide to start trying. Good luck!
Hey there! I know you requested we not ask for you to repeat check on products, but I was told the lytera 2.0 (new formula, not sure if this is the one you have listed?) was safe for use during pregnancy and have checked several sites where people (and one Doctor) recommend it during pregnancy to use. So confused and definitely don’t want to use something that could be harmful to babe. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts 🙂
No, that’s the formula that I reviewed. I spoked with several OBs as well about the Tranexamic Acid and they were very leery of topical use during pregnancy. I am on the more conservative side (I’m a pediatrician, note we specifically are trained in reviewing ingredients during pregnancy and nursing).
Thank you so much for the response. I greatly appreciate it and will STOP using it. I’ve probably applied it roughly 15 times… there’s no turning back and all I can do now is not use it going forward. I’m 22weeks and didn’t use it during the first trimester at all. I also read hyaluronic was ok and started using my skinceuticals HA intensifier til I found your site and saw the salicylic in it! A little stressed I’ve been using these two products, but am grateful to know better now. Thanks again 🙂
There’s some info here about if you’ve been using an “unsafe” product, it’s not as bad as you think.
pregnancy beauty FAQ
Thank you sooo much!!! This is awesome. I tried really hard to figure out what was “safe” for pregnancy/nursing. It was so complicated I didn’t know where to start. Based on the site info, I pretty much figured no retinols, BHAs, and Lyterra. I was so surprised to see a lot of the other products have retinoids in them!
Hello, I’m currently nursing and I bought Skinmedica’s TNS Illuminating Eye Cream when I noticed on of the ingredients is Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media. I didn’t know what it was so I looked it up. It says something about being a bi product of foreskins? I’m ignorant in all this so I was wondering if there could be any contradiction in using this product? Could it make one sick especially since I’m nursing. I apologize for the ignorant questions but I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to using products while nursing. Since you’re the expert, I thank you so much for your professional help.
Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Chrysin, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethyoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Isoceteth-20, Steareth-20, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
When to Apply
Media means a broth or liquid with what they feed cells in petri dishes (the skin cells come from foreskins in this case, a good source of ethically produced and very young skin that is donated I expect? I’m not sure how they obtain the foreskins). In this case they’ve fed skin cells with their regular media, but the thought is that the cells release factors that help fight aging, into the media. The media is then added to the product. It shouldn’t make you sick at all.
Hi Doctor-are you able to let me know if these 2 products are safe during pregnancy?
Thank you!
Facial Cleanser
Water/Aqua/Eau, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 10 (CI 47005)
Rejuvenative Toner
Water/Aqua/Eau, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Isoceteth-20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200)
The first is ok for pregnancy and nursing but the second has willow bark and a retinoid, definitely avoid in pregnancy and while nursing if you are conservative
First of all love with your site! I’m pregnant with my first and having some guidelines around what’s safe to use from a Doctor who’s really looked into products gives me such relief. My question is in regard to the TNS recovery complex. I know you said under the not safe to use page that growth factors can be more broad so you consider each product on a case by case basis. In my initial research before seeing your page, I saw on another site to discontinue growth factors in pregnancy and included the TNS recovery and essential in that list. I know you say TNS essential shouldn’t be used due to Arbutrin, would you mind to explain the reasoning that you feel comfortable saying TNS recovery is safe? Sorry.. I’m so paranoid! Thank you so very much!
There’s different kinds of growth factors, in this case they took fibroblasts from skin and grew them some in some cell culture media (basically like water with some vitamins, minerals and sugar), and the cells are thought to excrete things that are helpful. That media is what is in the product. Much safer than a concentrated cytokine for example. If it makes you nervous at all I would just discontinue, there’s enough to worry about while pregnant (let alone in a global pandemic) that your skincare shouldn’t be one of them. Personally the Recovery Complex is what I use nightly, but I’m not pregnant.
I meant to reply but just remembered I never did! Thank you so much for all the information and for explaining it so well. I really appreciate it! My best thoughts to you and your family as you are serving at the hospital in such unknown times!
How about Skinmedica’s Recalibrate?
Do you have an ingredient list?
why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety
Hey! Would you mind to check if instant bright eyes cream is safe for nursing?
Thank you!!
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Boron Nitride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose Palmitate, Sea Water/Maris Aqua, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclareolide, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Serine, Lecithin, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullalan, Disodium Phosphate, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citric
It’s ok for nursing. I”m not sure if the grape flower cell extract counts as stem cells or not, which would determine pregnancy safety.
Hi there,
I am 10 weeks pregnant with my second and really hoping to still continue with some of my creams and serums. I know you said Lytera 2.0 isn’t safe, I was reading on SkinMedica website and they claim it has no known ingredients that can harm mom or baby, is this ingredient only a risk of causing clots in mom? Lastly, is the lumivive day and night safe? Thanks so much for your time and research.
Megan
I have info here regarding my thoughts on when a brand and I disagree. pregnancy beauty FAQ
Lumivive looks ok.
Is the Skinmedica Bright Eye Cream safe for pregnancy?
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Boron Nitride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose Palmitate, Sea Water/Maris Aqua, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclareolide, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Serine, Lecithin, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citric Acid.
Is the oxygenetix foundation pregnancy safe?
Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Isododecane, Titanium Dioxide, Methicone, Polyglyceryl -4 Isostearate, Cetyl Dimethicone Copolyol, Hexyl Laurate, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, PEG-8, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Iron Oxides, Methicone, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Glycerine, 0-Cymen-5-OL, Silica, Cyclomethicone, Disteardimonium, Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Maris Sal, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Both are ok for nursing and pregnancy
Hi there! I’m sorry if this has been asked, but I don’t see it on your list: I’m interested in knowing if the SkinMedica Facial Cleanser’s ingredients are safe for pregnancy? https://www.skinmedica.ca/products/cleanse/facialcleanser
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 10 (CI 47005)
This looks ok to me. I don’t think this is available in the US
I did read it is safe, but just a general question***
Hello, I just started using the TNS recovery serum and just found out I am pregnant as well. That being said should I stop until the second trimester? Or may I continue? Thank you so much for putting all of this together.
None of this is based on trimester. If something isn’t safe for pregnancy, you should avoid for the entire pregnancy. If it’s safe you can use it the entire pregnancy.
Hello,
I would first like to say thank you for all of your hard work putting this information together. It is greatly appreciated!
I have a question about the safety of Tranexamic acid. I noticed here for the skinmedica lytera serum it’s not recommended For pregnancy or nursing but I noticed the good molecules discoloration serum is listed as pregnancy safe and it also contains Tranexamic acid. Any possible clarification? Thank you!
It isn’t an ingredient that I’ve put on the avoid list yet, and based on how it works I feel a bit leery of that ingredient. I’ve been reading about it and talking to people, and it makes me slightly uncomfortable to say that it is ok but it isn’t on the list yet based on my discussions with other physicians (who have all universally said they think it’s fine and I’m over reacting actually). So you’re seeing some of my evolving thinking there. The stem cells in the lytera are also something to avoid.
Makes perfect sense. I’d rather be on the safe side and avoid for peace of mind until further information comes out. Thank you for your response!
Hello – thank you for all of the information. Would you mind telling me if HA5 is pregnancy safe ? It appears to be to me but wanted to double check. Thanks again!!
It’s fine
This company has 3 new products. I’m not sure if I should list them all in separate comments or not so I will put them all here. Please advise if they are safe for pregnancy and nursing. Thank you so much for all you do to help us stay safe with our little ones!
Even and Correct Brightening treatment pads:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Even and Correct dark spot cream:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Glycolic Acid, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Kojic Dipalmitate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Nelumbo Nucifera, Germ Extract, Retinol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-23, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isoceteth-10, Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Sodium Bisulfite, Hydrated Silica, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, BHT, Sodium Surfactin, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Carbonate, Silica, Trideceth-6 Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
Even and Correct advanced brightening treatment:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthophyll, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
#1 Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to glycolic acid, licorice root
#2 avoid in pregnancy and nursing due to the kojic acid and retinol. Also avoid the glycolic acid, and licorice root in pregnancy.
#3 I’m not certain if the Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract is a stem cell ingredient. Sometimes stem cells are listed this way, but not always. I would check into what the brand is claiming about stem cells in the product. My concerns are in this post: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. That’s the only ingredient I’m worried about in this product.
This is what they claim about Vitis Vinifera on their website.
Add moisture to dull, dehydrated skin; evens out skin tone; reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Should I presume it isn’t stem cells?
Usually it would be mentioned where they’re discussing the active ingredients. And note, it tends to be up to the copy writer whether it is discussed or not. I’ve seen brands flip flop on the stem cells without changing the formulation, they just rewrote the page.
I’m looking at the lumiveve serums…. wondering if those are safe?
The ingredients suggest they are but …🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
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Ingredients
LUMIVIVE® Day
Water/Aqua/Eau, Silica, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Physalis Angulata Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Bioflavonoids, Betaine, Melanin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Batyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Ceteareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
LUMIVIVE® Night
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Mitoquinol Mesylate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Mirabilis Jalapa Callus Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate, Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Polysorbate 20, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Both look ok, though look and see if they are claiming that the night product has stem cells in it. If so, I discuss my concerns about them here: skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy
Ultimately it’s up to you to decide how comfortable you are with them.
Instant bright eye cream. Thank you!
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Hi I am also wondering about this product. The ingredients listed are:
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Boron Nitride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Isohexadecane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Sucrose Palmitate, Sea Water/Maris Aqua, Caprylyl Glycol, Sclareolide, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Serine, Lecithin, Sucrose, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Pullalan, Disodium Phosphate, Algin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Phosphate, Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citric Acid
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi there! What about SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum – I’m primarily concerned about safety while breastfeeding since my scheduled c-section is within sight. Thank you!
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
It’s fine for pregnancy and nursing.
Thank you so much!
I do not see instant bright on the list. Is it safe to use during pregnancy?
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Is the TNS Advanced +Serum okay for pregnancy?
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Are the SkinMedica instant bright eye masks safe for pregnancy?
Ingredients
Water/Aqua, Glycerin, Gelatin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aluminum Glycinate, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Tartaric Acid
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to tartaric acid
Hi! Can you tell me if their TNS Advanced Serum is safe?
Thanks!!
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
this is fine for pregnancy and nursing. It’s here in the comments, but I need to update the post!
Thanks for all the information. It is super helpful
Can you clarify if the HA5® Rejuvenating Hydrator is safe or not? you listed it as not safe for pregnancy, but then someone asked if HA5 is pregnancy safe, you said it is.
That was back in August, I just redid the list about 11 days ago, completely starting from scratch. There was a reformulation probably in there somewhere, but my review was based on the SkinMedica site within 2 weeks.
I always refer to your site for any questionable skin care products while I’m nursing or pregnant. Extremely helpful, thank you!
Hello!
Wondering if the SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream is safe?
Thank you so much!
Ingredients:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol, Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Tocopherol, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Dextran, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Thank you so much and Happiest Mother’s day to you. <3
Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful pregnancy safe beauty products lists. They are easy to use and such a great resource. Very grateful for the information!
Hello! I noticed the TNS eye repair is listed under not safe for pregnancy or breastfeeding but that illuminating eye cream is okay for breastfeeding. When I click on that link it takes me to TNS eye repair on their website. Is TNS eye repair now considered safe for breastfeeding Mommas? Thank you SO much for creating this website… it helped me so much through pregnancy and now after!
No, that means it’s redirecting on the SkinMedica site, it looks like they no longer have the previous illuminating eye cream and they redirected the link to what they think is the replacement, the eye repair.
Okay! So it is still unsafe for breastfeeding?
It’s still under the category of the actual product. That product has not changed formulation.
Hi Dr, I wanted to ask about the TNS advanced serum. I asked my dermatologist before I got about it and he said do not use it in pregnancy because of the stem cells in it? Wanted your thoughts. Thanks
I agree.
Thank you, but above you have it listed as pregnancy and nursing safe?
It’s been reformulated since the question and the post is updated… Please stop reading old comments.
Hi Dr,
I don’t mean to be a pain and your blog is so much help during my pregnancy and nursing, thanks again for all you do. I wasn’t referring to old comments, I made that comment the other day and some reason it back dated it. Just looking for clarification. I asked if the TNS advanced+ serum is not ok for pregnancy due to stem cells and you agreed that its not but its listed above in your list as pregnancy safe. I’m just confused.
Is it the Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media thats not safe?
What about this product for nursing?
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
The conditioned media is NOT stem cells. Stem cells are labelled differently. This product has has stem cells in it per the brand in the past, but they changed the info on their site and it did NOT appear to have stem cells at my last review. Some of the comments are not only outdated, but they are from other areas around the world where there are different formulations.
Hi! I see Tns advanced serum listed as pregnancy and nursing safe in the list, but then read it possibly isn’t in the comments? Just wanted clarification. Thanks so much!
The comments are sometimes from out of the country, and sometimes predate the lists by years. Pay attention to the lists.
Wondering if SkinMedica Even and Correct Advanced Brightening is safe for pregnancy or breastfeeding?
SkinMedica Even and Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment
Water/Aqua/Eau, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthophyll, Sclareolide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyisobutene, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Trehalose, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ok for nursing but not pregnancy due to stem cells
Hello,
Curious if the Daily Physical Defense® Sunscreen (Broad Spectrum SPF 34) is pregnancy safe?
Here’s a breakdown of the product and ingredients: https://www.skinmedica.ca/products/Protect/skinMedica-daily-physical-defense-sunscreen
Thanks!
As mentioned in the post, I need a full ingredient list to review your product as I’ve reviewed all of the ones I have access to. More info here: why I need an ingredient list to comment on product safety. Note, I do not follow links from readers, I need the actual list. Thanks!
Hello! Thanks for this data, it’s amazing! I was wondering if the Dermal Repair Cream may have a new formula-my esthetician told me this was pregnancy safe. Here are the Dermal Repair Cream ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Squalane, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Cetyl Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panicum Miliaceum (Millet) Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax (Oryza Sativa Cera), Allantoin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Aspergillus Aspidosperma Quebracho Ferment, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil), Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Polysilicone-11, Lecithin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Hydroxide, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Beta-Carotene
I would still avoid this in pregnancy and nursing due to the retinoid (this is extremely well known to avoid, I am giving your esthetician major side eye right now, this is not remotely iffy), it also has licorice root to avoid in pregnancy.
Hi Dr.
I know you have this as listed as pregnancy and nursing safe but I am wonder what exactly is “Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media” in the TNS advanced + serum?
A while back a dermatologist told me not to use this in pregnancy as its stem cells?
Thanks!
Water/Aqua/Eau, Pentylene Glycol, Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Whey Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Dimer Tripeptide-43, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Pullulan, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
My understanding is that it isn’t stem cells, but it’s the kind of media used to feed cells in cell culture. Typically stem cells are labeled as “culture extract”.
Hi,
I have a question about the TNS advanced + serum. This serum has growth factors and in other growth factor containing products you mentioned those are not safe for pregnancy? Can you give some more detail on what makes this one ok/safe?
I also saw years ago there was some media around this product and some of the articles mentioned it may be cancerous. Do you have any thoughts here.
Thank you so much for putting this website together!! It is amazing and so so helpful.
I mentioned that YEARS ago, and have more research and discussion with other physicians I’m assured it is safe.
Re: cancer. There are some discussions in the Derm community about whether putting growth factors on pre-existing cancer/pre-cancer lesions could result in increased growth/cancer. It’s very theoretical, and there’s no evidence to support it currently, despite on going discussion and active research in this area. If you’re worried, no one is going to make you use this product. I’d just skip it then. But despite the discussion being active for a long time, no one has any concrete evidence.
Thank you Christine!! I appreciate your response and the additional information!