Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge™ 100-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator
Medium risk58/100
Clinique
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
9 of 9 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm as Low risk (76/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
9 of 9 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Phenoxyethanol
Low risk
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative permitted in EU cosmetics up to 1.0%. The SCCS concluded it is safe for cosmetic use at that level, including when considering higher cosmetic exposure scenarios in infants and young children. Main practical concern is irritation/stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin rather than a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk.
Sources: SCCS/1575/16: Phenoxyethanol opinion https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/phenoxyethanol_en
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
No known risks
Lightweight emollient ester used to soften skin and improve glide. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
No known risks
This plant-derived fatty oil or butter is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that assessed plant-derived fatty acid oils are safe as used in cosmetics; individual plant allergy and ingredient purity remain practical considerations.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=ad62ac6b-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
No known risks
Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
No known risks
A sorbitol-derived surfactant or emulsifier used to blend oil and water phases. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the named sorbitan esters are safe in current practices, with non-irritating formulation conditions where specified.
Sources: CIR: Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Sorbitan Palmitate and Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate conclusions; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
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Polyethylene
No known risks
Inert polymer used as a film former, thickener or texture ingredient in cosmetics. Normal topical use is expected to have low systemic exposure, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polyethylene and related polymers; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
No known risks
A defined glycerol-polyether triester used as an emollient and emulsifier. Its fatty-ester structure, related toxicology and limited expected skin uptake support no identified pregnancy-specific harm with ordinary topical use; direct pregnancy data are limited. Cosmetic-grade impurity control is important.
Sources: https://kcia.or.kr/cid/search/ingd_view.php?no=4145, https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FR_FattyEsterAlkoxylates_092022.pdf, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1091581812444141
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
Tocopherol
No known risks
Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Full recorded ingredient list
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient ratings refreshed 15 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Has every ingredient in Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm been assessed?
9 of 9 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
