Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

A high-molecular-weight silicone polymer used for skin conditioning, water resistance and surface treatment. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that methicone-family polymers are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, but found insufficient evidence for airbrush inhalation exposure. MamaSkin therefore classifies it as low risk rather than a pregnancy-specific contraindication.

Silicone emollient and solvent used to improve slip and spreadability. No known pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern in normal topical cosmetic use based on reviewed cosmetic safety sources. Spray or aerosol formats may warrant extra caution because inhalation/local lung exposure concerns have been raised for those uses.

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

A triglyceride of behenic acid used as an emollient and structuring ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed glyceryl triesters including tribehenin as safe in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.

An ester of polyglycerin-3 and isostearic acid used as an emollient and emulsifier. Cosmetic safety reviewers assessed polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, including this ingredient, as safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Inorganic salt used as a viscosity-control, bulking or stabilizing ingredient in cosmetics. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

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 silicone resin used as a film former, texture enhancer and opacifying ingredient in makeup, sunscreen and skin care. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that polysilsesquioxanes including Polymethylsilsesquioxane are safe in current cosmetic use. Available evidence does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used mainly as an emulsifier, surfactant or solubiliser. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl PEG/PPG ethers are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing controls should limit residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.

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

An insoluble aluminum oxide mineral used as an absorbent, abrasive, bulking agent and surface treatment. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alumina is safe in current cosmetic use. Normal topical exposure does not identify a pregnancy-specific concern; avoid deliberately inhaling loose powders or airbrush products.

A preservative used at low concentrations to keep cosmetic formulas microbiologically stable. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that sodium dehydroacetate is safe in current cosmetic use and reaffirmed that conclusion in 2023 after reviewing updated exposure and safety information. Rare contact hypersensitivity has been reported, but no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Mineral-derived organoclay thickener and suspension agent used in creams, makeup and sunscreens. It is expected to have low systemic exposure from topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.

Cellulose-derived thickener and binder used to stabilise texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Solvent and viscosity-control ingredient used in cosmetic formulas, often with clay thickeners. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Antioxidant and stabilizer used to protect cosmetic formulas from oxidation. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.

Pigment family used to provide red, yellow and black colour in makeup and tinted skincare. Insoluble mineral pigments with very low dermal absorption in typical topical use. Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.

Mineral platelet used to add shimmer and improve texture in makeup and skincare. Very low dermal absorption in typical topical use and generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.