Mary Kay Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep is a makeup with 32 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Homosalate (5%), Octinoxate (6.5%), Oxybenzone (1.2%). Common allergens: niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
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 Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). Homosalate (5%), Octinoxate (6.5%), Oxybenzone (1.2%). 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 Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Mary Kay Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep contains niacinamide, 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
- Acne treatment (Salicylic Acid): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.
- Oxybenzone sunscreen filter (Oxybenzone (1.2%)): 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.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid.
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 Cc Cream SPF 15, Very Deep?
32 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Water
- 2.Cyclopentasiloxane
- 3.Butylene Glycol
- 4.Glycerin
- 5.PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
- 6.Niacinamide
- 7.Mica
- 8.PEG-9 Dimethicone
- 9.Magnesium Sulfate
- 10.Ascorbyl Glucoside
- 11.Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
- 12.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 13.Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract
- 14.Salicylic Acid
- 15.Adenosine
- 16.Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
- 17.Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- 18.Xanthan Gum
- 19.Dipropylene Glycol
- 20.Disodium EDTA
- 21.Cyclohexasiloxane
- 22.Sodium Citrate
- 23.Tocopherol
- 24.Sorbic Acid
- 25.Sodium Benzoate
- 26.Benzyl Alcohol
- 27.Aluminum Hydroxide
- 28.Titanium Dioxide
- 29.Iron Oxides
- 30.Homosalate (5%)
- 31.Octinoxate (6.5%)
- 32.Oxybenzone (1.2%)
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.