Recently, I’ve had a lot of readers asking for a list of pregnancy safe toners. I’ve done some searching and found some, at a lot of different price points! This list is not comprehensive, you’ll find more options in the huge list of pregnancy safe beauty brands.
I have screened these toners on 10/21/2020, keeping in mind which ingredients to avoid while pregnant. If your favorite toner isn’t included here, please check the brand list before asking about it. The list is incredibly long, and I couldn’t include all brands here.
There is a separate post for pregnancy safe mists and sprays. Please check the brand list before asking about your favorite toner if it isn’t included here.
Pregnancy and Nursing Safe Toners
• Agent Nateur holi(water) Hyaluroic Pearl & Rose Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Bioderma Sensibio Moisturizing Toner (at Walmart)
• Clarins Toning Lotion for Dry/Normal Skin (at Nordstrom)
• Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater (at Walmart)
• Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Erno Laszlo Light Controlling Lotion Mattifying Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Fresh Rose Floral Water Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Lancome Tonique Confort Comforting Rehydrating Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Lavender Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner (at Nordstrom)
• NARS Multi-Action Hydrating Toner (at Nordstrom)
• Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner (at Walmart)
• Olay Cleanse Witch Hazel Face Toner (at Walmart)
Not Safe for Pregnancy, Ok for Nursing
• Aesop B & Tea Balancing Toner (at Nordstrom): Salicylate
• Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Tonic Toner (at Nordstrom): Salicylic Acid
• Clinique Clarifying Lotion (at Nordstrom): Salicylic Acid
• Earth to Skin Honey Manuka Calming Face Toner (at Walmart): Chemical Sunscreen
• Earth to Skin Tea Time Anti Aging Face Toner (at Walmart): Chemical Sunscreen
• Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner (at Nordstrom): Licorice Root
• Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic (at Nordstrom): Salicylic Acid
• La Mer The Tonic (at Nordstrom): Chemical Sunscreen
• L’Oreal Paris HydraFresh Toner (at Walmart): Chemical Sunscreen, Salicylic Acid Derivative
• Neutrogena Pore Refining Toner (at Walmart): Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid
• Paula’s Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner (at Nordstrom): Licorice Root
• Paula’s Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner (at Nordstrom): Licorice Root, Willow Bark
• REN Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (at Nordstrom): Willow Bark
• wet n wild Mega Glo Crystal Toner (at Walmart): Licorice Root
Not Safe for Pregnancy or Nursing
• Clarins Extra-Comfort Toning Lotion (at Nordstrom): Retinoid, Salicylate
• Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Toner (at Nordstrom): Salicylate
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Hi! Could you let me know if the UMA Deeply Clarifying Aloe Alum Toner is safe for pregnancy?
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Leaf Extract), Rose Water, Extracts of Neem (Azadirachta Leaf), Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus), Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum), Turmeric (Curcuma Longa), Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternafolia) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanic Bark).
Thank you!
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Hi could you let me know if this Quinn’s toner is safe for pregnancy?
Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Certified Organic Filet Of Aloe Vera), Glycerin (Vegetable), Hamamelis Virginiana (made from Certified Organic Witch Hazel) Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Ok for pregnancy and nursing
Hi, is Nature Republic Real Squeeze Aloe Vera Toner safe for pregnancy?
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: GLYCERIN (5.21%)
Inactive ingredients ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT,PHENOXYETHANOL,WATER,ALCOHOL DENAT.,WATER,PROPANEDIOL,PEG-75,PENTYLENE GLYCOL,LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED EXTRACT,PHENOXYETHANOL,WATER,GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER,1,2-HEXANEDIOL,PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL,WATER,ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF POLYSACCHARIDES,BUTYLENE GLYCOL,ETHYL HEXANEDIOL,1,2-HEXANEDIOL,BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE,PHENOXYETHANOL,ARGININE,CARBOMER,OCTYLDODECETH-16,WATER,BUTYLENE GLYCOL,PHENOXYETHANOL,LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT,LACTOBACILLUS/PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT,CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) FRUIT EXTRACT,VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT,FRAGRANCE(PARFUM)
Thank you!
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
What about Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner? Ingredients are witch hazel extract and 14% grain alcohol. (Does the alcohol deep into the system?)
That’s fine. The alcohol evaporates too quickly to get into your system, so we don’t worry about the various topical alcohols.
Thanks for putting this out here. Great list. Do you happen to know if these are or we have a hypoallergenic option?
I don’t know. Hypoallergenic doesn’t really mean anything to most people as everyone reacts to ingredients differently.
Hi Doc,
Could you please help me confirm if these 2 products is safe to use during pregnancy or not. Thankyou!
1. It’s Skin- Collagen Nutrition toner
-Water, hydrolyzed collagen, alcohol denat., butylene glycol, glycerin, peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, laminaria japonica extract, cyclomethicone, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, fragrance, caprylyl glycol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, triethanolamine, carbomer, ethylhexylglycerin, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ppg-26-buteth-26, saussurea involucrata extract, arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, benzophenone-5, disodium edta, hydrolyzed malt extract, propagermanium, red 4 (ci 14700), yellow 6 (ci 15985).
2. Frudia Ultra UV shield
-Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Methicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Propylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance
Both have chemical sunscreens and #2 has willow bark. They’re ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Ok, thanks!
Hi Doc,
Could you confirm if this sunscreen is also safe to use during pregnancy as well. Thankyou!
HELLO BELLO mineral sunscreen SPF 50
– (ACTIVE) ZINC OXIDE (20%), (Inactive)ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, BISABOLOL*, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER*, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT*, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT*, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA, (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, COCO GLUCOSIDE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL*, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT*, DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE, GLYCERIN, METHYL DIHYDROABIETATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT EXTRACT*, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL*, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER*, TOCOPHEROL (SUNFLOWER SEEDS), TRIETHYL CITRATE, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, WATER *Certified organic
This has a salicylate. Ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Hi Doc,
I am interested in purchasing a product/lotion that targets hyperpigmentation and brightens the skin. Could you please let me know if it is safe to use during breastfeeding. Thanks!
Exfoliating Active Ingredients: Alpha-Hydroxy-Acids, Australian Finger Lime Extract, Beta-Hydroxy-Acids, Poly-Hydroxy Acid, Phytic Acid, Levulinic Acid. Purifying Active Ingredients: Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Meadowsweet Extract. Lightening and Anti-Spots Active Ingredients: Palmaria Palmata Extract (Red Alga), Complex of Fruits Titrated In Flavonoids and AHAs. Antioxidant Active Ingredients: Vitamin B3, Wasabi Extract
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Gluconate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Mandelic Acid, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Levulinic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Spirea Ulmaria Extract, Vinegar (Acetum) Sodium Levulinate, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract.
This has mandelic acid, gluconolactone, salicylic acid. It’s ok for nursing but not pregnancy.
Hi doctor!
I found out that I am pregnant and have been using the Allies of Skin mist (which I love). Could you advise on whether this is safe for pregnancy?
Aqua (Water), Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Gluconolactone, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Yogurt, Zinc PCA, Bisabolol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Silk Amino Acids, Silver, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Ergothioneine, Glutathione, Glycerin, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Gluconate, Steareth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol.
This has gluconolactone, ok for nursing but not pregnancy
Pregnancy safe facial mists
Hello! Would you be able to let me know if the following two products are safe during pregnancy & breastfeeding? Thank you so much!
GRAYDON FACE FOOD MINERAL MIST
Ingredients: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Copper, Silver, Zinc Chloride, Malachite Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Limonene
LIVING LIBATIONS ROSE GLOW COMPLEXION MIST
Ingredients: Rosa damascena (Rose Hydrosol), Rosa damascena (Rose Otto),Helichrysum italicum (Immortelle) Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Santalum album (Sandalwood), and Daucus carota (Carrot Seed).
Both are fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi thank you for presenting this list of skin products that is safe during pregnancy. I am using a ph balance toner from huangjisoo, if you can help me verify the ingredients are safe during pregnancy, thank you so much!!!
WATER, CAULERPA LENTILLIFERA EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA VULGARIS EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, GLYCERINE, HYALURONIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYLYSINE
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
Yonka – facial toner.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Lavender Oil, Geranium Flower Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Cypress Oil, Thyme Oil, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Red 40/ C1 16035, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol.
SAFE to use for pregnancy?
Looks ok for both pregnancy and nursing
You have provided so much help and relief and overall assist in allowing women to go through pregnancy with much ease. I wish I could send an edible arrangement your way. I will spread the word of your wonderful website.
Hi Dr Christine,
Could I get your advice on the Secret Key Witch Hazel Pore Clear Toner? I truly appreciate it!
Ingredients;
Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract (97%), alcohol, propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, morus alba bark extract, sciadopitys verticillata root extract, physalis alkekengi fruit extract, portulaca oleracea extract, centella asiatica extract, zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, pulsatilla koreana extract, usnea barbata (lichen) extract, nonoxynol-12, tremella fuciformis (mushroom) extract, viola tricolor extract, snail secretion filtrate, disodium edta, fragrance, polysorbate 80.
This has snail secretion, I would avoid in pregnancy but ok for nursing
Thank you for all the awesome lists you have made! Thayers toner:
INGREDIENTS:PURIFIED WATER, CERTIFIED ORGANIC WITCH HAZEL EXT BLEND (HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA EXTRACT (WITCH HAZEL (DENOTES CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT)), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (FILET OF ALOE VERA (DENOTES CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENT))), GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT.
Pregnancy Safe Skincare from Thayers
Looking through the list and comments and didn’t the the ordinary brand toner
Glycolic 7%
Amino acids
Aloe Vera
Ginseng and Tasmanian pepper berry
As mentioned in bold in the post, you need to look at the brand list if your brand is not here, there are hundreds of brands. Here is the Ordinary.
Hi! The link for the Clarins toner is no longer available at Nordstrom; I looked on Clarins website and found their Toning Lotion, however it looks slightly different/ updated now vs what is listed. Can you confirm ingredients are still ok for pregnancy? Thanks so much! PS I greatly appreciate all of your posts and work; I found your website incredibly helpful!
Link: https://www.clarinsusa.com/en/hydrating-toning-lotion/80062052.html
INGREDIENTS*: AQUA/WATER/EAU. ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE. PROPANEDIOL. GLYCERIN. METHYLPROPANEDIOL. PROPYLENE GLYCOL. PPG-26-BUTETH-26. PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. MARIS AQUA/SEA WATER/EAU DE MER. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. DISODIUM EDTA. SODIUM CITRATE. LIMONENE. PHENYLPROPANOL. PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT. LINALOOL. FICUS CARICA (FIG) FRUIT EXTRACT. CITRIC ACID. POTASSIUM SORBATE. SODIUM BENZOATE. CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT. GERANIOL. SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE. ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE. CITRAL. CITRONELLOL. COUMARIN. CROCUS SATIVUS FLOWER EXTRACT [V3540A]
This is fine for pregnancy and nursing
Hi Doc!
Is this product with these ff ingredients safe while nursing?
Water, alcohol denat, glycerin, carbomer, propylene glycol, isostearamidopropyl ethyldimonium ethosulfate, trehalose, phenoxyethanol, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, fragrance, ethylhexylglycerin, menthol, disodium edta, butylene glycol, cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit extract, urea 1,2-hexanediol, aloe barbadensis leaf water.
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi – so sorry for the duplicate post. I tried to post this question on the deodorant page but I think the comments are turned off. Is this Agent Nateur Holi Rose N.4 deodorant ok to use when pregnant?
Ingredients: organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), cera alba (beeswax), helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed butter, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit butter, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, wildcrafted rosa damascena oil, wildcrafted santalum album (sandalwood) oil.
Thank you so much!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing
Hi- thank you so much for the incredible Resource that you’ve created with this site. I am newly pregnant and it took quite a while and some fertility treatments to achieve so I’m trying to be extra careful. I apologize if I’ve missed it but I didn’t see any other reviews for the brand Agent Nateur – can you let me know if the Ageless Eye Serum is ok?
ingredients:
cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, lavandula angustifolia distillate (lavender water), oryza sativa (rice bran), sodium hyaluronate, hylocereus undatus (pitaya) fruit extract, caffeine, organic helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, wildcrafted simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, organic argania spinosa (argan) oil, organic ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, organic calendula officinalis (calendula) oil, organic chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower oil, hieracium pilosella (hawkweed) extract, bellis perennis (daisy) flower extract, phoenix dactylifera (date) seed extract, jasmine sambac, pearl powder, glycerin (vegetable), benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid.
Thank you!
Safe for pregnancy and nursing