Serums in pregnancy

Compare the formula behind your serum, not just the ingredient on the front of the bottle.

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

76 published serums to compare

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

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule by SKIN1004

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Ampoule

No known risks99/100

7 of 7 ingredients rated

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MediCube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum by MediCube

MediCube

PDRN Pink Peptide Serum

Low risk76/100

39 of 40 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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MediCube One Day Zero Exosome Shot by MediCube

MediCube

One Day Zero Exosome Shot

Low risk78/100

24 of 27 ingredients rated

Not assessed3 ingredients

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Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum by Anua

Anua

Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

Low risk78/100

35 of 35 ingredients rated

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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum by The Ordinary

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum

Low risk76/100

23 of 23 ingredients rated

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% by The Ordinary

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Low risk76/100

11 of 11 ingredients rated

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The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% by The Ordinary

The Ordinary

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

Low risk71/100

17 of 17 ingredients rated

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Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum by Avène

Avène

Hyaluron Activ B3 Concentrated Plumping Serum

No known risks99/100

8 of 8 ingredients rated

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COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum by COSRX

COSRX

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum

No known risks99/100

43 of 44 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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PURITO Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented by PURITO

PURITO

Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented

Low risk79/100

34 of 37 ingredients rated

Not assessed3 ingredients

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Weleda Hyaluronic Moisture Serum Drops by Weleda

Weleda

Hyaluronic Moisture Serum Drops

No known risks99/100

12 of 12 ingredients rated

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BYOMA Brightening Serum by BYOMA

BYOMA

Brightening Serum

Low risk79/100

25 of 25 ingredients rated

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BYOMA Hydrating Serum by BYOMA

BYOMA

Hydrating Serum

Low risk79/100

28 of 28 ingredients rated

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Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum by Clinique

Clinique

Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum

Medium risk58/100

47 of 48 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum

Medium risk58/100

43 of 43 ingredients rated

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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum by Kiehl's

Kiehl's

Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Correcting Serum

Low risk75/100

23 of 24 ingredients rated

Not assessed1 ingredient

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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum by Kiehl's

Kiehl's

Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum

Low risk78/100

15 of 17 ingredients rated

Not assessed2 ingredients

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Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum by Naturium

Naturium

Vitamin C Complex Serum

Low risk76/100

35 of 35 ingredients rated

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Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% by Naturium

Naturium

Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%

Low risk75/100

16 of 16 ingredients rated

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Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% by Naturium

Naturium

Azelaic Topical Acid 10%

Low risk76/100

18 of 18 ingredients rated

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Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum by Dr. Althea

Dr. Althea

Gentle Vitamin C Serum

No known risks99/100

20 of 20 ingredients rated

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Anua Azelaic Acid 15+ Intense Calming Serum by Anua

Anua

Azelaic Acid 15+ Intense Calming Serum

Low risk78/100

44 of 44 ingredients rated

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Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum by Anua

Anua

Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum

Medium risk57/100

41 of 43 ingredients rated

Not assessed2 ingredients

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Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Capsule 100 Serum by Anua

Anua

PDRN Hyaluronic Capsule 100 Serum

Low risk89/100

34 of 34 ingredients rated

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A hydrating serum and a targeted treatment can look similar on the shelf but carry different ingredient flags. Open a product to see which ingredients drive its recorded rating and whether a manual-review explanation applies.

This selection groups recorded face serums and ampoules. Hair, lash and brow serums, eye products and sunscreens are not included just because their name says serum.

How MamaSkin assesses products

Questions about serums in pregnancy

Are all face serums suitable during pregnancy?

No single pregnancy rating applies to all serums. These selected products have different recorded ratings, so this page is a comparison directory, not a list of universally suitable or recommended products. Review the exact formula and discuss personal concerns with your healthcare professional.

Are ampoules assessed differently from serums here?

Ampoules are included alongside face serums for browsing. The category name does not change a product's assessment: each card keeps the score and risk band recorded on its individual product page.

Does a serum's headline ingredient tell me its pregnancy rating?

No. A product name may highlight one ingredient while the recorded formula contains many others. Open the full ingredient breakdown rather than assuming all products marketed around the same ingredient have the same rating.

What does Not assessed mean when comparing serums?

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 serum 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.