Is Innisfree Safe During Pregnancy? #

innisfree has a wide range of gentle skincare, especially in its hydrating and calming lines. The safest options are cleansers, essences, and hydration-focused products, while retinol treatments are best avoided. Here is a data-backed guide.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: hydrating essences, gentle cleansers, and calming gels.
• Use with caution: some chemical SPF products.
• Avoid: retinol serums and treatments.

Safe innisfree picks (brand - name - safety score - notes) #

• innisfree Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence with Black Tea + Peptides (score 99) - hydrating essence.
• innisfree Blueberry Rebalancing 5.5 Cleanser (score 99) - low risk daily cleanse.
• innisfree Blueberry Rebalancing Cleansing Water (score 99) - gentle micellar cleanse.
• innisfree Truecare Panthenol 10 Moisture Skin (score 99) - calming hydration.
• innisfree Bija Cica Gel EX (score 99) - lightweight soothing gel.
• innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum (score 79) - hydrating serum for daily use.

Products to use with caution #

• innisfree Perfect UV Protection Essence Water Base SPF50+/PA+++ (score 51, medium risk).
• innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 (score 53, medium risk).

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN Firming Serum (score 20, high risk).
• innisfree Retinol Cica Moisture Recovery Serum (score 26, high risk).
• innisfree Retinol Green Tea PDRN Skin Booster Ampoule Gel Mask (score 20, high risk).

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Retinol (high risk): avoid during pregnancy.
• Hydroquinone (medium risk): higher absorption, commonly avoided.
• Oxybenzone and avobenzone (medium risk): chemical filters, mineral filters are preferred by some.
• Salicylic acid (low risk): generally ok in low concentrations, avoid high strength leave-on peels.

Simple routines using innisfree #

• AM: Blueberry Rebalancing Cleanser -> Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum -> light moisturiser -> mineral SPF.
• PM: Blueberry Rebalancing Cleansing Water -> Bija Cica Gel EX -> moisturiser if needed.
• Hydration night: Youth Enhancing Essence -> Panthenol 10 Moisture Skin -> moisturiser.

FAQs #

• Is innisfree safe for sensitive skin in pregnancy? Yes, the calming and hydrating lines are low risk.
• Do I need to stop all innisfree sunscreens? Some are medium risk; choose mineral SPF if you want the lowest absorption.
• Can I use the Green Tea line daily? Yes, the serum is low risk in our database.

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• DermNet NZ on topical retinoids: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/topical-retinoids
• FDA on sunscreen basics: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/understanding-over-counter-medicines/sunscreen-how-help-protect-your-skin-sun

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