Would like to ask if these sunscreens are safe for pregnancy use. May I know if the follwing is safe to use during pregnancy? -Honeysuckle Extract: Provides soothing and calming benefits to skin. Hi, Dr The MAMA BUTTER BB Cream is really fine during pregnancy? Ive been stressing over what can and cannot be used since weve been trying to conceive. I was wondering if the following face sunscreen is safe for pregnancy: Aqua (Hungarian Thermal Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Squalane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyldodecanol, Stearyl Heptanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Alumina, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum (Fragrance), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isostearic Acid, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phospholipids, Linalool, Limonene, Citral. That link sends me to the front page of the site, sorry. Wondering if this shine cosmetics BB cream is safe during pregnancy? Hi Doctor, Im wondering is this safe? Zinc Oxide (17%), Titanium Dioxide (2%), Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Iron Oxides, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. Also Im a little confused about what your other posts says, how do I differentiate chemical sunscreens? ingredients: water, cyclopentasiloxane, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, titanium dioxide, butylene glycol, zinc oxide, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sorbitan sesquioleate, titanium dioxide (ci 77891), dimethicone, sodium chloride, iron oxide (ci 77492), beeswax, stearalkonium hectorite , magnesium aluminum silicate, I used Cerave AM lotion all throughout my pregnancy. Bismuth subsalicylate lacks reports of adverse fetal outcomes; however salicylates may cause congenital . TRIDECYL SALICYLATE . Is this Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face safe for pregnancy? Neither of those ingredients are parabens, the parabens all say paraben in the name. I feel like I search high and low for safe cosmetics. I would avoid this due to the Snail Secretion and Arbutin. Is the Sensitive Skin Face ok to use or should I return for the Pure & Free? Hydantoin is not formaldehyde, though it is chemically related. Im not confident in 1 brands encapsulation process to think theyve totally changed how an ingredient works, I wouldnt use it while pregnant. Both have chemical sunscreens so I wouldnt use them. Thank you so much! Could you have a look before I invest? Can you please check if this is safe during pregnancy? So I can do the same for other so called all natural sunscreens here Thank you. Thank you so much for this post and website! Hi. DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE. CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. No, not with the willow bark in it. Ingredients Active: Titanium Dioxide 1.15%. Beta carotene 19. CHOLESTEROL. It can also be used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations to dissolve or break down other ingredients, such as gases or solids, to form a solution. -Portulaca Oleracea Extract: Soothes. , What about Your Skin But Better CC cream with spa 50? 2 This has titanium dioxide and licorice extract, is this a no no as well? Its ok during nursing. Ive got both of those brands on my list to do. Hello! Please help me check if these two cc creams are pregnancy-safe: Ingredients:Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone crosspolymer, titanium dioxide, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, triethlhexanoin, polymethylsilsequioxane, triethylhexyl trimellitate, mineral oil, vinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone cross polymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, hydrated silica, lauryl dimethicone/polyglyecerin-3 crosspolymer, hydrogen dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, methicone, BHT, iodopropynyl butylcabamate, iron oxides, Ingredients: PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Isostearic Acid, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Iron Titanium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Cyclomethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Alumina Magnesium Metasilicate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Acrylonitrile/Methacrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer , Soluble Collagen , Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ,Glucosyl Hesperidin, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dextrin Palmitate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite , Zinc Citrate , Stearic Acid, EDTA, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Alumina, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyester-1, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Citric Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Polymethylsilsesquioxane, BHT, Mineral Oil. Note I havent updated my ingredients post yet, but there have been some issues found with chemical sunscreens now during pregnancy, it isnt just that we know they are absorbed. If anybody knows if that is safe, it would be particularly helpful but it would be nice to have an extensive list to refer to in the future as well. Thank you so much for this helpful post! Chemicals to avoid in sunscreen include: Oxybenzone Avobenzone Homosalate Octinoxate Octocrylene Cinoxate Dioxybenzone Ensulizole Meradimate Padimate O Sulisobenzone Product Description iWhite Korea Whitening Vita Facial Cream is an all-around face cream with natural active ingredients that give you three essential benefits for a complete day care protection: Whitening with Mulberry Extract to evenly whiten the skin. DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE . *Certified Organic. I was going from blog to blog trying to find someone providing evidence-based recommendations for skincare and stumbled upon your site. How about this.. Is this safe? Youre missing the actual sunscreen ingredients here, but theyre all chemical ones (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 8%, Octinoxate 4.5%, Octisalate 5%) and thats what makes it unsafe. can you please take a look at this missha bb cream? I live in Australia so its very hard to get the sunscreens listed, especially finding genuine sellers of the product how about this one! Please advise. Hi Christine! It also may contain: titanium dioxide, bismuth oxychloride, iron oxides. Hello, I am wondering if the first aid beauty tintend mosuturizer is pregnancy safe? So Im not sure why it showed up in that search. Its pretty restrictive to always be using pregnancy friendly only skincare all the time. Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Nylon-12, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium, Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sanicula Europaea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Bud Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. I am wondering about Physicians Formula Organic Wear BB Cream. Safety has not been established during pregnancy; use is not recommended. You truly are a life saver! Both of these have chemical sunscreens to avoid, #2 also has licorice root. I have checked Tretinoin and Retin A not in the list, perhaps its Sephora mistake or they removed from the products? Preferred Substance Name: BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE; InChIKey: CZVOIAOPRGNENY-UHFFFAOYSA-N; Synonyms and Mappings. While many of these ingredients are likely safe, due to ethical reasons it is highly unlikely that clinical trials will ever be completed to prove the safety of these ingredients. Heres the list of pregnancy safe products from Supergoop. Your website is a Godsend! Will you please help look at below two sunscreen and see if they are safe for pregnant use? Theyre ok for nursing though. Natura Bisse DIAMOND SPF 50 PA +++ OIL-FREE BRILLIANT SUN PROTECTION. Here are the ingredients : Water/Aqua/Eau, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, PEG-20 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Caramel, Carbomer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 LI, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fucose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Kefiran, Mica, Parfum/Fragrance, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Red 40 (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891). Ive been using your list whenever I go to Sephora. DISODIUM EDTA. Hello Dr., I would like to know whether I can use this sunscreen KOS SEKKISEI WHITE UV MILK SPF50+/PA++++ during pregnancy. I wouldnt use this due to the chemical sunscreen, which is also a salicylate. Theres a salicylate in it that I would avoid. It isnt safe for pregnancy. May I know if this is safe for pregnancy and nursing? I hope you will read my comment. Hi! -Jojoba: Smooths and softens. Hi doc, please help. first of all, really thank you for your time to help us to analyze the products! 1. Sunscreen Ingredients: What is Butyloctyl Salicylate? - AAW If they list an SPF value then those might be listed elsewhere such as under active ingredients or something? I wonder is retinol also appear in another name? Have used it a couple of times but wont use it anymore. Here are the ingredients. I would like to ask wether this sunscreen I used to wear is safe for pregnancy. Hello Doctor, thank you very much for your sharing. (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). SunBum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Stick 0.45oz: Zinc Oxide 19.2%, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice Bran) Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Oryzanol, Fragrance, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Bisabolol. I live in a country where Dengue is prevalent and so want to protect myself but not sure which mosquito spray to get. SILICA . Colorscience Whipped Mineral Tinted Sunscreen Daily UV Protector SPF 30, Active Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide 5.4%; Zinc Oxide 5.4%, Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethiconol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Farnesol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). -Sunflower Sprout Extract: Helps neutralize free radicals and exhibits strong anti-glycation properties. X. Ingredients. 1: MDSolarSciences Mineral Tinted Crme Broad Spectrum SPF Actives: 2% Titanium Dioxide / 17% Zinc Oxide Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Polysilicone-15, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis (GreenTea) Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract. Sorry, this has a salicylate that I would avoid during pregnancy, Thinksport Safe EveryDay Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20% (Non-nano) Inactive Ingredients: PURIFIED WATER (0), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (0), CAPRIC CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDES(0), SORBITAN STEARATE (COCONUT BASED) (1), PINE WOOD RESIN (0), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (0), CETYL DIMETHICONE (0), HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (0), MAGNESIUM SULFATE (EPSOM SALT) (0), SUNFLOWER OIL, JOJOBA OIL (0), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) (0), TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E) (1), OLIVE OIL (0), RASPBERRY SEED OIL (0), CRANBERRY SEED OIL (0), HYALURONIC ACID (MADE FROM VEGETABLE) (0), CURRANT (0), CITRUS PARADISI (0), IRON OXIDE (2) (SKIN DEEP RATINGS CHANGE). Inactive: Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Allantoin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Bisabolol, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isoceteth-10, Silica, Betaine, Capryl Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, PEG-10, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499). I didnt see Laneige the first look though. Thank you. -Zinc Oxide 15% and Octisalate 5%: Provide broad-spectrum sun protection; octisalate is an emollient that keeps skin soft and prevents the formula from degrading in the sun. -Antioxidants: Reduce and protect against free radical damage, which can cause skin inflammation and aging. CoverGirl Smoothers BB Cream Tinted Moisturizer + Sunscreen SPF 21, Ingredients Active Ingredients: Octinoxate (6%), Zinc Oxide (3.0%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oleth 3 Phosphate, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Steareth 21, Steareth 2, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Talc, Polyacrylamide, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Panthenol, C13 14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Beta Carotene (Vitamin A), Methicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth 7, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, I would avoid this due to the Benzyl Salicylate. Ive never heard of that brand! It should be ok for nursing though. I cant remember off hand, but I think its on the Pregnancy Products from Juice Beauty page. I did Clinique recently (also owned by EL) and had a reader point out that the ingredients I had looked at on the Sephora website were incomplete and in a bad way! Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, (Lauryl methacrylate / sodium methacrylate) crosspolymer, Alkyl benzoate (C12-15), Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Dextrin Palmitate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-9, Glyceryl Stearate, Aminomethyl propanol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Agar, Isoceteth-20, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Polyvinyl alcohol, C30-45 Olefin, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Royal Jelly Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA 2Na, BHT, Fragrance. BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE. -Grape Juice Extract: Naturally soothing and helps calm redness; has natural anti-microbial and antioxidant properties and acts as a natural free radical scavenger. US FDA pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks. Cyclopentasiloxane, Water/Aqua/Eau, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Carnosine, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Ergothioneine, Ferulic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinoyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerate, Lecithin, Mica, Micrococcus Lysate, Parfum/Fragrance, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Plankton Extract, Sodium Pca, Tin Oxide, TocopherylAcetate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891). Thanks for your time. -Zinc Oxide 9.4%** and Titanium Dioxide 5.9%*: Provide sunscreen protection. Both have salicylates, so i would avoid them. It has been so helpful during this pregnancy. The Clarins is ok though. You should try the vitalumiere aqua, that one is my fav. This time around I need some help to cover my dark circles and blemishes. Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Proplene Glycol, Talc, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Niacinamide, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Isoeicosane, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Algae Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Caviar Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Collagen Extract, Magnesium Sulfate, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sisteardimonium Hectorite, Trihydroxystearin, Methicone, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Stearate, Adenosine, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Plymethylsilsesquioxane, Gold, Carnosine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ubiquinone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (C.I.