Is Pacifica Safe During Pregnancy? #

Pacifica is a vegan-friendly brand with skincare, makeup, and body care. Many mists, lotions, and spot patches are low risk in our database.

The big watchout is the retinoid and bakuchiol treatments, which are flagged high risk in pregnancy. Use MamaSkin to confirm your exact formula before using actives.

Quick verdict #

• Safe-leaning: many lotions, mists, and spot patches are low risk.
• Use with caution: CBD or brightening body products in the medium risk band.
• Avoid: retinoid or retinoid + bakuchiol treatments.

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

• Pacifica Love'Zit Anytime Patches (score 81) - occasional use; patch test.
• Pacifica Dream Big Lash Extending 7 In 1 Mascara (score 79) - makeup staple for eyes.
• Pacifica Kale Smoothie Refining Lotion (score 79) - barrier-friendly moisture.
• Pacifica Prime & Harden Breathable Top And Base Coat (score 78) - low risk in our database.
• Pacifica Island Vanilla Hair & Body Mist (score 77) - lightweight hydration step.
• Pacifica Tahitian Gardenia Hair & Body Mist (score 77) - lightweight hydration step.
• Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream (score 76) - barrier-friendly moisture.
• Pacifica Bali Coconut Natural Lip Balm (score 76) - low-risk lip product.

Products to use with caution #

• Pacifica Cosmic Beauty Drops CBD Balancing Serum (score 58, medium risk).
• Pacifica Dream Lit Illuminating Cloud Primer (score 58, medium risk).
• Pacifica Glow Baby Brightening Body Wash (score 58, medium risk).

Products to avoid in pregnancy #

• Pacifica Clean Shot Retinoid + Bakuchiol 3% In Seawater (score 26, high risk).
• Pacifica Granactive Retinoid 5% in Seawater (score 26, high risk).
• Pacifica Retinoid + Bakuchiol 3% in Seawater (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 Pacifica routines #

• AM: Gentle cleanser -> Kale Smoothie Refining Lotion -> moisturiser -> mineral SPF.
• PM: Gentle cleanser -> Love'Zit Anytime Patches on spots -> Bali Coconut Lip Balm.
• If you wear makeup: remove it fully before bed and keep your base routine minimal.

FAQs #

• Is Pacifica safe while pregnant? Many Pacifica basics are low risk, especially body care and simple hydration products.
• Which Pacifica products should I avoid? Avoid retinoid and Granactive Retinoid formulas, including Clean Shot Retinoid + Bakuchiol.
• Is Pacifica vegan skincare safe in pregnancy? Vegan status does not equal pregnancy-safe; scan for retinoids, strong acids, and chemical filters.

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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