Is Maybelline Safe During Pregnancy? #

Maybelline is makeup-first, with a wide range of eye, brow, and base products. Many staples in our database are low risk in pregnancy.

A few formulas fall in higher-risk bands, so it is worth scanning each product. Keep your routine simple and remove makeup thoroughly at night.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: most brow and eyeliner products are low risk.
• Use with caution: some powders and bronzers in the medium risk band.
• Avoid: high-risk mascaras or brow pencils flagged in our database.

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

• Maybelline Master Precise Skinny Gel Eyeliner Pencil (score 80) - barrier-friendly moisture.
• Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter (score 79) - makeup base or finish step.
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Waterproof Mascara (score 79) - makeup staple for eyes.
• Maybelline Tattoo Brow Micro-Pen (score 79) - makeup staple for eyes.
• Maybelline Tattoo Studio Waterproof Eyebrow Gel (score 79) - barrier-friendly moisture.
• Maybelline The Falsies Surreal Extensions Waterproof Mascara (score 79) - makeup staple for eyes.
• Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer (score 78) - makeup base or finish step.
• Maybelline Facestudio Master Blur Stick Primer (score 78) - makeup base or finish step.

Products to use with caution #

• Maybelline Lasting Fix Setting + Perfecting Loose Powder (score 61, medium risk).
• Maybelline City Bronzer Bronzer & Contour Powder Makeup (score 58, medium risk).
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad (score 58, medium risk).

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil (score 26, high risk).
• Maybelline Great Lash Lots Of Lashes Mascara (score 26, high risk).
• Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara (score 26, high risk).

Ingredient watchlist from our library #

• Retinoids (high risk): avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Hydroquinone (medium risk): higher absorption; commonly avoided.
• Strong exfoliating acids (medium risk): limit leave-on AHAs/BHAs and skip peels.
• Chemical sunscreen filters (medium risk): choose mineral filters if you want the lowest absorption.

Simple Maybelline routines #

• AM: Moisturiser -> mineral SPF -> Maybelline makeup as desired.
• PM: Remove makeup -> gentle cleanser -> moisturiser; avoid leaving makeup on overnight.
• If you wear makeup: remove it fully before bed and keep your base routine minimal.

FAQs #

• Is Maybelline safe while pregnant? Most Maybelline makeup staples are low risk, but check each product in MamaSkin.
• Which Maybelline products should I avoid? Avoid high-risk items like Great Lash mascaras and any retinoid-labeled treatments.
• Can I use Maybelline mascara during pregnancy? Many mascaras are low risk, but a few are high risk, so scan the exact product you have.

References #

• ACOG on skin changes in pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/skin-conditions-during-pregnancy
• American Academy of Dermatology on pregnancy skin care: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/pregnancy/skin-care/skin-care-pregnancy
• DermNet NZ on topical retinoids: https://dermnetnz.org/topics/topical-retinoids

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