Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 is a sunscreen with 53 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Octinoxate (7.5% W/W), Oxybenzone (3% W/W). No common allergens flagged.
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Is Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Octinoxate (7.5% W/W), Oxybenzone (3% W/W). 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 Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25 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)
Use with care
- Oxybenzone sunscreen filter (Oxybenzone (3% W/W)): 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 Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25?
53 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
- 1.Octinoxate (7.5% W/W)
- 2.Octisalate (5%W/W)
- 3.Zinc Oxide (3.88% W/W)
- 4.Oxybenzone (3% W/W)
- 5.Water/Eau
- 6.Isododecane
- 7.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- 8.Propylene Glycol
- 9.Glycerin
- 10.Nylon-12
- 11.Betaine
- 12.Glyceryl Stearate
- 13.Dimethicone
- 14.Cyclopentasiloxane
- 15.Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- 16.Plankton Extract
- 17.Hydrolyzed Algin
- 18.Squalane
- 19.Glyceryl Polyacrylate
- 20.Butylene Glycol
- 21.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 22.Crithmum Maritimum Extract
- 23.Ascorbic Acid
- 24.Lecithin
- 25.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 26.Hydroxyethylcellulose
- 27.Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- 28.Ceteareth-20
- 29.PEG-100 Stearate
- 30.Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- 31.Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
- 32.Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- 33.PEG-4 Laurate
- 34.Sorbitan Isostearate
- 35.Cyclohexasiloxane
- 36.PEG-75
- 37.PEG-150
- 38.PEG-8
- 39.Cetyl Dimethicone
- 40.Polysorbate 60
- 41.Laureth-3
- 42.Disodium EDTA
- 43.Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- 44.Methylparaben
- 45.Propylparaben
- 46.Ethylparaben
- 47.Butylparaben
- 48.Isobutylparaben
- 49.Phenoxyethanol
- 50.Chlorphenesin
- 51.Tin Oxide
- 52.Titanium Oxide
- 53.Mica
Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.