Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane

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.

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

An ethoxylated silicone used as a humectant, emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety assessments of PEG-modified silicones support current topical uses, with low expected absorption of the intact material and control of manufacturing impurities.

A sugar-derived fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier and emollient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed sucrose fatty acid esters, including sucrose stearate, are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and stabiliser. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

A fatty-acid ester used mainly for emollience, slip and formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl esters are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Fatty alcohol used to improve texture and skin feel. Considered safe for cosmetic use without pregnancy-specific concerns.

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.

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.

Fatty acid used as an emollient, cleansing-support and texture ingredient. It is not associated with pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concerns in normal topical cosmetic use.

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

Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.

Chelating ingredient used to improve formula stability by binding trace metals. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

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

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

pH adjuster used in very small quantities to balance formulations. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.

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

A processed cosmetic ferment, extract or fermentation-derived material used for conditioning, moisturising or formula support. It is not equivalent to applying an unspecified live culture. Available cosmetic safety assessments do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard for normal topical use, assuming appropriate identity, preservation and microbial-quality controls.

This naturally occurring fatty acid is used for emolliency, cleansing support or texture. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed fatty acids are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing; some can increase penetration of other formula ingredients.