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Mary Kay

Foundation Primer Sunscreen

Use cautionMakeupAlso SunscreenFrom United States

Mary Kay Foundation Primer Sunscreen is a makeup with 15 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. No common allergens flagged.

Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged

Is Mary Kay Foundation Primer Sunscreen safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Foundation Primer Sunscreen "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Homosalate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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 Foundation Primer Sunscreen contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Mary Kay Foundation Primer Sunscreen has none of the common allergens Jouaxia flags: fragrance, essential oils, snail mucin, denatured alcohol, or niacinamide.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Gentle for kids

No ingredients we flag for children: no anti-aging actives, strong acids, fragrance, or essential oils.

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 Foundation Primer Sunscreen?

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

  1. 1.Isododecane
  2. 2.Homosalate
  3. 3.Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
  4. 4.Ethylhexyl Salicylate
  5. 5.Polysilicone-11
  6. 6.VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
  7. 7.Octocrylene
  8. 8.Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
  9. 9.Silica
  10. 10.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  11. 11.Polyester-7
  12. 12.Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
  13. 13.Tribehenin
  14. 14.Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
  15. 15.PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate

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