Is Laneige Safe During Pregnancy? #

Laneige is best known for hydrating products like Cream Skin and Water Sleeping Mask. In our MamaSkin database, many Laneige staples score in the no known risks band, which makes them a pregnancy friendly choice. The main watchouts are retinol products and a few chemical sunscreen formulas.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: Cream Skin, Cica Sleeping Mask, Water Sleeping Mask, gentle cleansers.
• Use with caution: chemical sunscreen formulas if you prefer mineral filters.
• Avoid: Perfect Renew retinol products.

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

• Laneige Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser (score 99) - daily gel cleanse.
• Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer (score 99) - one step hydration.
• Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturizer (score 99) - richer barrier support.
• Laneige Fresh Calming Toner (score 99) - light calming layer.
• Laneige Fresh Calming Balancing Serum (score 99) - hydrating serum for sensitive skin.
• Laneige Phyto-Alexin Calming & Moisturizing Cream (score 99) - daily moisturiser.
• Laneige Cica Sleeping Mask (score 99) - soothing overnight mask.
• Laneige Water Sleeping Mask (score 75) - lightweight hydration at night.
• Laneige Water Sleeping Mask EX (score 74) - richer version of the sleeping mask.

Products to use with caution #

• Laneige Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ (score 50, medium risk).
• Laneige Hydro UV Defense Ex SPF 50 (score 51, medium risk).
• Laneige Radian-C Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ (score 55, medium risk).

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• Laneige Perfect Renew 3X Cream Advanced (score 26, high risk).
• Laneige Perfect Renew 3X Signature Serum (score 26, high risk).
• Laneige Perfect Renew 3X Signature Serum Advanced (score 26, high risk).

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Retinol (high risk): avoid during pregnancy.
• Oxybenzone and avobenzone (medium risk): chemical filters with absorption data, mineral filters are preferred by some.
• Fragrance (low risk): not a pregnancy concern, but can irritate sensitive skin.

Simple Laneige routines #

• AM (dry skin): Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser -> Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer -> mineral SPF.
• PM (dry skin): Gentle cleanser -> Water Sleeping Mask or Cica Sleeping Mask.
• AM (sensitive skin): Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturizer -> mineral SPF.

FAQs #

• Is Cream Skin safe? Yes, it is low risk and very pregnancy friendly.
• Can I use the Water Sleeping Mask nightly? Yes, if your skin tolerates it.
• Should I avoid Laneige sunscreens? Choose mineral sunscreens if you want the lowest absorption.

Read next #

• Is Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is Dr. Jart+ Safe During Pregnancy?
• Is Azelaic Acid Safe During Pregnancy?

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• DermNet NZ on skin changes in pregnancy: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-changes-in-pregnancy
• DermNet NZ on topical retinoids: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/topical-retinoids

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