Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado

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

A high-molecular-weight PEG-modified fatty ester used as an emulsifier and pigment dispersant. Absorption of the intact material is expected to be low. No pregnancy-specific hazard signal was identified for normal topical cosmetic use; cosmetic-grade manufacture should control ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residues associated with ethoxylated ingredients.

A high-molecular-weight ester used as an emollient and film-forming texture agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that trialkyl trimellitates, including tridecyl trimellitate, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Dermal absorption is expected to be limited.

Propylene glycol is a common solvent and humectant with a long history of use; it is not considered a pregnancy or breastfeeding concern in topical cosmetics, though some individuals may experience irritation in leave-on products.

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.

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.

A solid wax-like derivative made by hydrogenating castor oil and used to thicken, stabilise or condition cosmetic formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers included hydrogenated castor oil in the castor-oil ingredient family and concluded that these ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Natural-moisturising-factor humectant that helps bind water in the stratum corneum. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Preservative used to help protect formulas from microbial growth. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern was identified in the material reviewed, although some users may still notice local irritation or sensitivity.

A plant-derived oil or hydrogenated wax used mainly as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that these named sea buckthorn, tea seed, jojoba and grape seed ingredients are safe in current practices of use and concentration. Plant allergy remains possible.

An aromatic acid used for fragrance, pH adjustment and preservative support. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a compliant finished cosmetic. Local irritation remains possible.

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.

This emollient ester improves slip and skin feel. Cosmetic Ingredient Review assessments support use in current cosmetic concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating; topical use is not identified as a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern. Some alkyl esters can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.

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.