Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada) is a serum with 37 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. Common allergens: alcohol denat.
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- 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 Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada) safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada) "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinol. 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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada) contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Mary Kay Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada) contains 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinol): 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.
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate young skin, and children rarely need them. We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Retinol): 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.
- Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.
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 Clinical Solutions Retinol 0.5 (Canada)?
37 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Pentylene Glycol
- 2.Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- 3.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 4.Dimethicone
- 5.Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- 6.Propanediol
- 7.Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- 8.Silica
- 9.Retinol
- 10.Ascorbic Acid
- 11.Acmella Oleracea Extract
- 12.Alpinia Galanga Leaf Extract
- 13.Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- 14.Morus Alba Fruit Extract
- 15.Lactic Acid
- 16.Betaine
- 17.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 18.Saccharide Isomerate
- 19.Polysorbate 20
- 20.Polyacrylate-13
- 21.Butylene Glycol
- 22.Polyisobutene
- 23.Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- 24.Sorbic Acid
- 25.Sodium Phytate
- 26.Alcohol
- 27.Disodium EDTA
- 28.Xanthan Gum
- 29.Triethanolamine
- 30.Caprylyl Glycol
- 31.Phenoxyethanol
- 32.Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- 33.BHT
- 34.BHA
- 35.Water/Eau/Aqua
- 36.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 37.Glycerin
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.