Vanicream
Vanicream Vitamin C Serum
Serums
Safety score
Pregnancy-focused assessment
No Known Risks99/100
Higher concernLower concern
No higher-risk ingredients were identified in MamaSkin's current assessment. Check the latest package before deciding.
Formula and assessment check
Ingredient safety review updated 24 November 2025. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.
Report a formula mismatchIngredient breakdown
See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.
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Ingredients
Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.
Glycerin
No Known RisksGlycerin 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.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Diisooctyl Succinate
No Known RisksShow all (20)
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
No Known RisksA lipid-soluble ester of vitamin C used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is safe in current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified for normal topical exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ethers and Esters of Ascorbic Acid https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-ethers-and-esters-ascorbic-acid-used-cosmetics-0
Pentylene Glycol
No Known RisksHumectant and preservative booster. Considered safe for cosmetic use with low systemic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
No Known RisksA 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.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-polyglyceryl-fatty-acid-esters-used-cosmetics-1
Carnosine
No Known RisksA naturally occurring dipeptide used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient. Topical cosmetic exposure is low, and available peptide safety literature does not identify a pregnancy-specific concern. This entry does not assess oral carnosine supplements or zinc-carnosine medicines.
Sources: PubMed: framework for safety evaluation of peptides in cosmetics https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13054063/; PubMed literature on topical carnosine.
Ceramide NP
No Known RisksSkin-identical barrier lipid used to support the stratum corneum and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Ceramide EOP
No Known RisksSkin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier structure and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Ceramide AP
No Known RisksSkin-identical barrier lipid used to support barrier function and reduce dryness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Ceramide Ng
No Known RisksA skin-identical barrier lipid used for skin and hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Ceramide NG is safe in current cosmetic use, noting limited skin absorption and reassuring toxicity data. Cosmetic-grade material should not be sourced from bovine central nervous system tissue.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-ceramides-used-cosmetics-0
Ceramide As
No Known RisksA skin-identical barrier lipid used for skin and hair conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Ceramide AS is safe in current cosmetic use, noting limited skin absorption and reassuring toxicity data. Cosmetic-grade material should not be sourced from bovine central nervous system tissue.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Ceramides https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-ceramides-used-cosmetics-0
Phytosterols
No Known RisksPlant-derived sterols used for skin conditioning and barrier support. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that phytosterols are safe in current cosmetic use and reported no maternal or teratogenic effects in reviewed oral data; normal topical exposure does not identify a pregnancy-specific concern.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Phytosterols https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-phytosterols-used-cosmetics-0
Glyceryl Stearate
No Known RisksEmulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Stearyl Alcohol
No Known RisksFatty alcohol used as an emollient and stabiliser. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Hydrogenated Lecithin
No Known RisksHydrogenated emulsifier used to support skin barrier feel. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
1,2-Hexanediol
No Known Risks1,2-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.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
No Known RisksLarge polymer thickener and stabilizer used in gels, serums and creams. Systemic exposure from topical cosmetic use is expected to be low, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for acrylates/polyacrylate crosspolymers; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Citric Acid
No Known RiskspH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Caprylyl Glycol
No Known RisksHumectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Formulations can change without notice. For the most accurate result, compare this list with your packaging and scan the exact ingredient label in MamaSkin when you repurchase.
How to use this assessment
The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.
MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.
