Moisturisers in pregnancy

Compare creams, gels, lotions and balms using the recorded assessment for each exact formula.

Recorded assessments, not a blanket safety recommendation. Grey Not assessed ingredients remain unrated.

80 published moisturisers to compare

Selected public checks, in catalogue order rather than ranked by safety. How to read these checks

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ by La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

Cicaplast Baume B5+

Low risk75/100

33 of 33 ingredients rated

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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo+M by La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar Duo+M

Low risk72/100

34 of 35 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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MediCube Collagen Jelly Cream by MediCube

MediCube

Collagen Jelly Cream

Low risk76/100

47 of 48 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream by Beauty of Joseon

Beauty of Joseon

Dynasty Cream

Low risk79/100

37 of 37 ingredients rated

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Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream by Anua

Anua

PDRN Hyaluronic Acid 100 Moisturizing Cream

Low risk79/100

48 of 48 ingredients rated

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The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA by The Ordinary

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Low risk75/100

46 of 46 ingredients rated

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CeraVe Moisturising Cream by CeraVe

CeraVe

Moisturising Cream

Low risk75/100

24 of 24 ingredients rated

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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion by CeraVe

CeraVe

PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion

Low risk75/100

24 of 24 ingredients rated

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Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream by Avène

Avène

Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream

No known risks99/100

17 of 18 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer by Laneige

Laneige

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

Low risk76/100

24 of 24 ingredients rated

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Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer by Laneige

Laneige

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer

Low risk75/100

37 of 38 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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PURITO Oat-In Calming Gel Cream by PURITO

PURITO

Oat-In Calming Gel Cream

Low risk79/100

16 of 17 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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PURITO Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream by PURITO

PURITO

Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream

Low risk79/100

22 of 22 ingredients rated

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Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream by Round Lab

Round Lab

1025 Dokdo Cream

Low risk79/100

42 of 42 ingredients rated

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Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream by Weleda

Weleda

Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream

Low risk76/100

21 of 22 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream by BYOMA

BYOMA

Moisturizing Rich Cream

Low risk79/100

29 of 29 ingredients rated

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Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream by Cetaphil

Cetaphil

Moisturizing Cream

Low risk75/100

23 of 23 ingredients rated

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Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid by Cetaphil

Cetaphil

Daily Hydrating Lotion with Hyaluronic Acid

Low risk76/100

20 of 20 ingredients rated

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Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator by Clinique

Clinique

Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Medium risk58/100

43 of 43 ingredients rated

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ by Clinique

Clinique

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

Low risk75/100

22 of 22 ingredients rated

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Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme

Medium risk58/100

56 of 57 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane by Kiehl's

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane

Low risk74/100

35 of 35 ingredients rated

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Naturium Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream by Naturium

Naturium

Plant Ceramide Rich Moisture Cream

Low risk76/100

35 of 35 ingredients rated

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Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha

Tatcha

The Dewy Skin Cream

Low risk71/100

46 of 47 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Compare beyond the texture

Cream, gel and balm describe a format, not a pregnancy rating. Check the exact formula, the reason for any ingredient flags and the intended area of use. Similar names or textures do not make two moisturisers interchangeable.

This selection groups recorded general, day and night moisturisers, emulsions and face balms. Some are marketed for face and body. Dedicated eye, lip and body-lotion categories are outside this pilot.

How MamaSkin assesses products

Questions about moisturisers in pregnancy

Are all moisturisers suitable during pregnancy?

No single rating applies to the whole moisturiser category. The products shown here retain their individual recorded scores and risk bands, including higher-risk results. This is a comparison directory, not a blanket recommendation for pregnancy.

Are night creams and moisturisers with SPF included?

Night creams and SPF moisturisers can appear when their recorded category belongs to this selection. Neither the words night cream nor an SPF number establish pregnancy suitability. Check the product's ingredient assessment and current packaging; dedicated sunscreens are not included in this moisturiser selection.

Can I use every moisturiser here on both my face and body?

Do not infer an intended use from inclusion on this page. Some general moisturisers are marketed for face and body, while others have a specific purpose. Follow the current product instructions and review the exact formula, especially for products with treatment claims.

What does Not assessed mean when comparing moisturisers?

A grey Not assessed label means an ingredient has no matched rating in the published assessment. It is not defaulted to No known risks, and it does not establish that the ingredient is safe or unsafe. A product can retain a recorded score while some ingredients remain Not assessed; open its ingredient breakdown to see the gaps.

Does a high score guarantee a moisturiser is suitable for me?

No. A recorded score is a screening result, not a percentage probability of safety or a guarantee. Read the risk band, ingredient evidence, coverage gaps and any review note. Formulas can vary by market or reformulation, so compare the recorded list with your packaging. These pregnancy-focused ratings do not by themselves establish breastfeeding suitability.