Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 is a sunscreen with 36 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsIs Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30 contains fragrance, alcohol denat, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Use with care
- Fragrance or essential oils (Ethyl Linalool): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.
- Oxybenzone sunscreen filter (Benzophenone-3): Children's hospitals suggest avoiding oxybenzone for young children; mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) are gentler and suit sensitive skin.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
What are the ingredients in Mary Kay Botanical Effects Moisturising Lotion SPF 30?
36 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Aqua
- 2.Homosalate
- 3.Alcohol Denat
- 4.Cyclopentasiloxane
- 5.Biosaccharide Gum-1
- 6.Benzophenone-3
- 7.Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- 8.Butylene Glycol
- 9.Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- 10.Octocrylene
- 11.Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- 12.Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
- 13.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 14.Glycerin
- 15.Cyclohexasiloxane
- 16.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 17.Carbomer
- 18.Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
- 19.Methyldihydrojasmonate
- 20.Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
- 21.Silica
- 22.Disodium EDTA
- 23.Ethylene Brassylate
- 24.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 25.Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- 26.Ethyl Linalool
- 27.Triethanolamine
- 28.Cyclamen Aldehyde
- 29.Gamma-Undecalactone
- 30.Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
- 31.Citronellyl Acetate
- 32.Methyl Dimethylmethylenecyclohexane Carboxylate
- 33.Citric Acid
- 34.Sodium Benzoate
- 35.Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- 36.Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.