Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum

A crosslinked silicone elastomer used as a film former and texture ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Polysilicone-11 is safe in current cosmetic use. MamaSkin classifies it as low risk for consistency with the existing silicone-polymer policy and because cosmetic-grade manufacturing should control residual starting materials, rather than because of a known pregnancy-specific contraindication.

Silicone derivative with negligible systemic absorption in topical cosmetic use; treated as low risk in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pregnancy concerns around licorice are based mainly on high oral glycyrrhizin intake, which has been linked to shorter gestation and cortisol-related effects in offspring; by contrast, licorice root extracts have been assessed as safe as used in cosmetics, so routine topical skincare exposure fits a cautious low-risk classification.

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid used for exfoliation. Low-strength topical use (up to 2%) on limited areas is generally considered low risk. Higher concentrations, large-area use, or professional peels are avoided during pregnancy due to systemic absorption concerns.

Glycyrrhetinic Acid is a biologically active licorice-derived constituent used for soothing and skin conditioning. High oral licorice exposure is discouraged during pregnancy, but this does not establish equivalent risk from normal topical cosmetic exposure. MamaSkin applies a precautionary Low Risk classification for consistency with its existing licorice-root and glycyrrhizate policy.

Volatile emollient/solvent used for slip, quick-dry texture and makeup wear. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified.

A yeast-derived ferment, filtrate or extract used for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that cosmetic ingredients derived from the reviewed yeast species are safe in current practices; this record applies to the standardized cosmetic INCI material, not an unspecified live culture.

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

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.

A stable vitamin C derivative used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that ascorbyl glucoside is safe in current cosmetic use; normal topical exposure does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

An amino-sugar derivative used for skin conditioning and hydration. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acetyl glucosamine is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

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.

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.

Lightweight emollient used to support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

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.

A sunflower seed extract used mainly for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the supported Helianthus annuus-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. A person with sunflower allergy may still react, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

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.

A botanical extract, juice or water used primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising, soothing or antioxidant support. Direct pregnancy studies of the named cosmetic material were not identified. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure to a compliant finished cosmetic; oral herbal or medicinal use is outside this classification.

A cucumber fruit extract used for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Cucumis sativus-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration when formulated to avoid sensitisation. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure, although irritation or allergy to a botanical-containing formula remains possible.

Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract is used as an antioxidant botanical; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks, though rare sensitivities are possible.

Methylxanthine used in cosmetics (e.g., de-puffing/firming and antioxidant support). No pregnancy-specific contraindications are identified for topical cosmetic use.

Low-viscosity isoparaffin emollient used for slip and lightweight texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.

A fatty amidoamine used mainly to condition hair. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines are safe when formulated to be non-sensitising, with residual DMAPA and nitrosamine formation controlled. Developmental studies did not identify developmental toxicity at the tested dermal doses.

A phospholipid or phospholipid derivative used for skin conditioning and delivery systems. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed phospholipids, including phosphatidylcholine and lysolecithin, are safe in current practices.

This sorbitan fatty-acid ester is an emulsifier that helps oil and water phases remain mixed. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that sorbitan esters are safe in current cosmetic use; occasional contact reactions remain possible in sensitive users.

Nonionic surfactant and solubiliser used to disperse oils and fragrance. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer used to disperse oils in cosmetic formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified.

Stearic acid is a fatty acid used to stabilise emulsions and improve texture; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetics with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

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

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.

pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

A high-molecular-weight polymer used to thicken and stabilise formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers are safe in current practices. Residual monomers should be controlled during manufacture.

Polymer thickener used to stabilise emulsions. Large-molecule ingredient with low systemic absorption.

Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative) is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is considered low concern in topical use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at cosmetic concentrations.

A stable vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning effects. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is safe in current practices of use and concentration.

Buffering and chelating ingredient used to control pH and formulation stability. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.