Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum by Anua
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Anua Rice 7 Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum

Serums

Safety score

Pregnancy-focused assessment

Medium Risk57/100
Higher concernLower concern

This formula contains an ingredient that needs extra caution in MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused assessment.

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Ingredient safety review updated 24 November 2025. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.

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Ingredient breakdown

See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.

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No known risks

0

Low risk

2

Medium risk

0

High risk

Ingredients

Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.

Alpha-Arbutin

Medium Risk

Alpha-arbutin is a skin-brightening ingredient that inhibits tyrosinase and can be viewed as a glycosylated hydroquinone. The central safety signal is potential hydroquinone release/contamination plus systemic exposure from dermal absorption and aggregate exposure across multiple product types. Pregnancy-specific human outcome data for topical cosmetic exposure are limited; the medium-risk signal is hydroquinone-related concern and uncertainty rather than a robust pregnancy-specific safety dataset.

Sources: EU SCCS Final Opinion on the safety of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin in cosmetic products (SCCS/1642/22; sccs_o_264.pdf, 2023); EU CosIng entries for alpha-arbutin and arbutin.

Arbutin

Medium Risk

Arbutin (beta-arbutin) is a skin-brightening ingredient and a glycosylated hydroquinone. Key concerns are potential hydroquinone release/contamination, dermal absorption, and combined exposure when multiple hydroquinone-releasing substances are used across products. Pregnancy-specific human outcome data for topical cosmetic exposure are limited; the medium-risk signal is hydroquinone-related concern plus limited pregnancy-specific evidence.

Sources: EU SCCS Final Opinion on the safety of alpha-arbutin and beta-arbutin in cosmetic products (SCCS/1642/22; sccs_o_264.pdf, 2023); EU CosIng entry for arbutin.

Oryza Sativa Bran Water

No Known Risks

A botanical extract, plant water or plant juice used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant plant-derived ingredient assessments; no ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

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Dipropylene Glycol

No Known Risks

Dipropylene glycol is used as a solvent and carrier in cosmetics; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Glycerin

No Known Risks

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Methylpropanediol

No Known Risks

Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient delivery in topical cosmetic formulas. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for alkane diols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Water

No Known Risks

Butylene Glycol

No Known Risks

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Methyl Gluceth-10

No Known Risks

A cosmetic functional ingredient used for conditioning, texture or formula support. Available cosmetic-use information did not identify a reproductive or developmental hazard from normal topical exposure.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; relevant CIR cosmetic safety assessments and peer-reviewed cosmetic-use literature.

Niacinamide

No Known Risks

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is widely used for barrier support and tone/texture benefits, and is generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used topically at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

1,2-Hexanediol

No Known Risks

1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Panthenol

No Known Risks

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Hydroxyethyl Urea

No Known Risks

A humectant that helps skin and hair retain water. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that hydroxyethyl urea is safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; reproductive and developmental data reviewed for the assessment did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern from normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-hydroxyethyl-urea-used-cosmetics-0

Pentylene Glycol

No Known Risks

Humectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Sodium Polyacrylate

No Known Risks

Polymer used for texture and absorbency. Large-molecule ingredient with low systemic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Oryza Sativa Extract

No Known Risks

A rice-derived extract or wax used for skin conditioning, absorbency or texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed Oryza sativa-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices. Rice allergy remains possible in a susceptible person.

Sources: CIR: Rice-derived ingredients conclusions, IJT 25(Suppl. 2), 2006; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

No Known Risks

Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Carbomer

No Known Risks

Polymer thickener used to create gel textures. Large-molecule ingredient with negligible systemic absorption.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Hydrogenated Lecithin

No Known Risks

Hydrogenated emulsifier used to support skin barrier feel. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Ethylhexylglycerin

No Known Risks

Preservative booster and skin-conditioning agent. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure when used as intended.

Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)

Polyquaternium-51

No Known Risks

A large phosphorylcholine-containing conditioning polymer. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymers, including polyquaternium-51, are safe in current practices. Available testing did not indicate sensitisation, and dermal absorption of the finished polymer is expected to be limited.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Acryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymers as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FR_AcryloyloxyethylPhosphorylcholinePolymers_062022.pdf

Adenosine

No Known Risks

Skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used in leave-on skincare. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Adenosine Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Allantoin

No Known Risks

Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Sodium Phytate

No Known Risks

Chelating agent used to improve formula stability. Used at low levels and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Xanthan Gum

No Known Risks

Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework

Ceramide NP

No Known Risks

Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support the stratum corneum and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Sodium Hyaluronate

No Known Risks

Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.

Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation

Angelica Keiskei Extract

No Known Risks

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

No Known Risks

corchorus olitorius leaf extract is a botanical-derived cosmetic conditioning ingredient. The reviewed identity is not a concentrated essential oil or an oral herbal preparation. Available cosmetic evidence and expected topical exposure did not identify a pregnancy-specific contraindication, although botanical irritation or allergy remains possible.

Sources: CIR ingredient-specific and botanical-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

No Known Risks

A Japanese-yam root extract used as a moisturising and skin-conditioning botanical. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.

Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

No Known Risks

A botanical extract or plant water used for conditioning, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of this exact cosmetic material were not identified, but no reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure. Oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

Sources: European Commission CosIng; CIR botanical safety framework and relevant plant-family assessments; no ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

No Known Risks

nelumbo nucifera root extract is a botanical-derived cosmetic conditioning ingredient. The reviewed identity is not a concentrated essential oil or an oral herbal preparation. Available cosmetic evidence and expected topical exposure did not identify a pregnancy-specific contraindication, although botanical irritation or allergy remains possible.

Sources: CIR ingredient-specific and botanical-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng

Beta-Glucan

No Known Risks

Film-forming polysaccharide used for soothing and hydration support. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Tocopherol

No Known Risks

Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Defatted Rice Bran Extract

No Known Risks

Zinc Stearate

No Known Risks

A zinc salt of stearic acid used for slip, adhesion and texture, especially in makeup. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that zinc stearate is safe in current practices of use and concentration. Loose powders should still be used without deliberately inhaling airborne particles.

Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Zinc Stearate as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/zincst032018FR.pdf

Defatted Rice Bran

No Known Risks

Oryza Sativa Bran

No Known Risks

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

No Known Risks

A mixture of smaller rice-protein peptides used for hair and skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that hydrolyzed rice protein is safe in current cosmetic practices. Protein sensitivity remains possible in susceptible people, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Proteins and Peptides as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/plant-derived_proteins.pdf

Oryza Sativa Seed Protein

No Known Risks

oryza sativa seed protein is a cosmetic formulation, mineral, sugar-derived or organic-acid ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Cosmetic-grade purity and ordinary irritation precautions remain applicable.

Sources: CIR ingredient and related-family safety assessments; CIR Quick Reference Table https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/quick-reference-table-december-2025; European Commission CosIng

Honey Extract

No Known Risks

Honey or a honey-derived extract used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed honey-derived ingredients are safe in current practices of use and concentration. Allergy remains possible in a susceptible person.

Sources: CIR: December 2025 Quick Reference Table, Honey and Honey Extract conclusions, IJT 44(Suppl. 2), 2025 https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf

Hyaluronic Acid

No Known Risks

High-water-binding humectant used to support hydration at the skin surface. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

No Known Risks

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Hyaluronates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

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How to use this assessment

The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.

MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.

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