Celimax
Celimax Pore + Dark Spot Brightening Cream
Low risk75/100
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Celimax Dual Barrier Boosting Serum (US Formula) as No known risks (99/100). This screening result is not a guarantee of safety for every pregnancy.
Why this rating? Manual-review explanation
This 28-ingredient formula is published on Celimax's US website; its MENA website lists a different 29-ingredient formula. Regional exclusivity and reformulation timing are unconfirmed.
28 of 28 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
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)
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
Glycereth-26
No known risks
An ethoxylated glycerin humectant used to retain moisture and improve product texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessed glycerin ethoxylates including Glycereth-26 for current cosmetic use; available evidence does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern from normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Glycerin Ethoxylates https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-glycerin-ethoxylates-used-cosmetics
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)
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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
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
No known risks
dipentaerythrityl hexa c5-9 acid esters is a cosmetic emollient, ester, fatty alcohol or lipid-derived formulation aid. Relevant CIR family evidence supports normal cosmetic use with purity and irritation qualifications retained. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for ordinary topical exposure.
Sources: CIR Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-alkyl-esters-used-cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
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
C14-22 Alcohols
No known risks
A long-chain fatty alcohol or fatty-alcohol blend used as an emollient, emulsifier or thickener. Cosmetic safety assessments of long-chain fatty alcohols support use in current cosmetic practices; systemic absorption and reproductive exposure from normal topical use are expected to be low.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Alcohols as Used in Cosmetics; CIR December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Glyceryl Stearate
No known risks
Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Cetearyl Alcohol
No known risks
Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener. Not the same as drying alcohols and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
No known risks
A sorbitan fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier and surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sorbitan esters are safe in current cosmetic practices of use. Sorbitan sesquioleate can occasionally cause contact allergy and has produced reactions in a small proportion of people investigated for dermatitis, so this classification does not mean that sensitive skin cannot react. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment?id=76b03823-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
No known risks
A sugar-derived surfactant and emulsifier. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl glucosides, including C12-20 alkyl glucoside, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating.
Sources: CIR: Alkyl Glucosides conclusion, IJT 32(Suppl. 3), 2013; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
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)
Tromethamine
No known risks
pH adjuster and buffer used to stabilise formulations. 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 Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
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)
Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
No known risks
A precisely defined carboxymethylated peptide used in dilute, buffered skin-care preparations. Its verified chemistry, active use level and exposure assessment support ordinary topical use without an identified pregnancy-specific concern. Cellular skin-care studies are not pregnancy studies; concentrated or invasive use is not covered.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hexacarboxymethyl-Dipeptide-12, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/172866835, https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5590795/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29524287/, https://www.unifect.com/products/aquatide-5000/, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10915810290096522
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
2,3-Butanediol
No known risks
A small diol used as a solvent, humectant and formula-support ingredient. CIR assessed alkane diols used in cosmetics and concluded that the reviewed ingredients are safe in current practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics, final report from the 146th CIR Expert Panel Meeting https://cir-safety.org/meeting/146th-cir-expert-panel-meeting; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
Hydrogenated Lecithin
No known risks
Hydrogenated emulsifier used to support skin barrier feel. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Biosaccharide Gum-1
No known risks
Microbial polysaccharide used for film forming, 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
Ceramide NS
No known risks
A skin-identical barrier lipid used for skin and hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Ceramide NS is safe in current cosmetic use, noting limited skin absorption and reassuring toxicity data. Cosmetic-grade material should not be sourced from bovine central nervous system tissue.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/cerami122014tent.pdf
Ceramide AS
No known risks
A skin-identical barrier lipid used for skin and hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Ceramide AS is safe in current cosmetic use, noting limited skin absorption and reassuring toxicity data. Cosmetic-grade material should not be sourced from bovine central nervous system tissue.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-ceramides-used-cosmetics-0
Ceramide AP
No known risks
Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier function 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
Cholesterol
No known risks
Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, often alongside ceramides and fatty acids. Normal topical cosmetic use has no known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for cholesterol and related sterols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Phytosphingosine
No known risks
Skin-conditioning lipid used in barrier-support formulas, commonly alongside ceramides and cholesterol. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for sphingolipids/skin-conditioning lipids; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
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
Ceramide EOP
No known risks
Skin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier structure 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
Full recorded ingredient list
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Panthenol, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceramide EOP
Ingredient ratings refreshed 29 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Celimax Dual Barrier Boosting Serum (US Formula) have a No known risks rating?
This 28-ingredient formula is published on Celimax's US website; its MENA website lists a different 29-ingredient formula. Regional exclusivity and reformulation timing are unconfirmed. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Does a barrier-care product name establish pregnancy suitability?
No. This recorded formula contains Panthenol or Madecassoside, but a barrier-care claim does not establish the assessment of all its other ingredients. Read the individual ingredient evidence and any manual-review explanation, and compare the recorded list with your packaging.
Has every ingredient in Celimax Dual Barrier Boosting Serum (US Formula) been assessed?
28 of 28 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my Celimax Dual Barrier Boosting Serum (US Formula)?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
