Laneige Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a cleansing surfactant. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that isethionate salts are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, and reviewed reproductive and developmental data did not identify a pregnancy-specific signal.

A mild anionic surfactant derived from fatty acids and methyltaurate, used mainly in cleansers and shampoos. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the reviewed taurate surfactants, including sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

Self-emulsifying form of glyceryl stearate used to stabilize creams and lotions. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.

This glucose-derived nonionic surfactant or emulsifier is used in cleansers and emulsions. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alkyl glucosides are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating; sensitive skin can still react to surfactants.

An amphoteric surfactant used for cleansing and foam support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkyl betaines, including lauryl betaine, are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Local irritation is possible in concentrated or harsh formulas.

Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.

A modified starch used mainly to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that starch phosphates, including hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, are safe in current cosmetic use. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern is identified for normal topical exposure.

A polyglycerin fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier, dispersant or emollient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed family of 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

An ester of polyglycerin and capric acid used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that polyglyceryl fatty acid esters, including Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating.

A triglyceride-derived thickener and suspending agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that trihydroxystearin is safe as used; the assessment found low acute toxicity, no mutagenicity and little skin irritation in the reviewed tests. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical exposure.

A fatty-acid ester used for opacifying, emolliency and texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that glycol distearate is safe as used; available cosmetic exposure does not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

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.

A large conditioning and film-forming polymer used mainly in hair and cleansing products. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Polyquaternium-7 is safe in current cosmetic use at the reviewed concentrations. Its polymeric nature limits systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical use.

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

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

Emollient ester/emulsifier used to improve skin feel and stabilise emulsions. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support topical cosmetic use; the relevant practical caveat is formulation irritation potential rather than a pregnancy-specific concern.

Olive-derived sorbitan ester used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Allantoin is a soothing skin protectant commonly used to help reduce irritation and support comfort, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

Humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient in the hyaluronate family. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Amino acid used as a humectant, skin-conditioning agent, and pH-adjusting support ingredient. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

This naturally occurring alpha-amino acid is used for humectancy and skin or hair conditioning. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review found alpha-amino acids safe in current cosmetic use; the low concentrations and limited dermal uptake are not expected to create a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern.

Preservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.