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Mary Kay

Clear Proof Spot Solution

AvoidSpot CareFrom United States

Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution is a spot care with 47 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Common allergens: fragrance.

Sensitive skin: fragrance 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.

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 ingredients

Is Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). 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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Mary Kay Clear Proof Spot Solution contains fragrance, 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)

Not for kids

  • Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Anti-aging retinoid (Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.

Helps with acne: 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 Clear Proof Spot Solution?

47 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Water
  2. 2.Ethylhexyl Palmitate
  3. 3.Stearyl Alcohol
  4. 4.Glycerin
  5. 5.Salicylic Acid
  6. 6.Triethanolamine
  7. 7.Cyclopentasiloxane
  8. 8.Polysorbate 85
  9. 9.Propylene Glycol
  10. 10.Glyceryl Stearate
  11. 11.Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
  12. 12.Butyl Avocadate
  13. 13.Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
  14. 14.Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A)
  15. 15.Steareth-3
  16. 16.PEG-100 Stearate
  17. 17.Polyacrylate-13
  18. 18.Sucrose Distearate
  19. 19.Cetearyl Alcohol
  20. 20.Dimethicone Crosspolymer
  21. 21.Sucrose Stearate
  22. 22.Polyisobutene
  23. 23.Arctium Lappa Root Extract
  24. 24.Citric Acid
  25. 25.Disodium EDTA
  26. 26.Titanium Dioxide
  27. 27.Methyldihydrojasmonate
  28. 28.C12-14 Pareth-12
  29. 29.Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
  30. 30.Polysorbate 20
  31. 31.Cyclohexasiloxane
  32. 32.Ethylene Brassylate
  33. 33.Ethyl Linalool
  34. 34.Phenoxyethanol
  35. 35.Butylene Glycol
  36. 36.Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
  37. 37.Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
  38. 38.Methylparaben
  39. 39.Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa Branchycarpa Extract
  40. 40.Chlorphenesin
  41. 41.Gamma-Undecalactone
  42. 42.Benzoic Acid
  43. 43.Cyclamen Aldehyde
  44. 44.Sodium Metabisulfite
  45. 45.Ci 19140
  46. 46.Ci 17200
  47. 47.Ci 42090

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.