New & Expecting Moms: This Pregnancy-Safe Skin Care Line Means You Don’t Have To Read Labels

With hundreds of thousands of products out there, shopping for skin care can be pretty overwhelming. Add in being pregnant, nursing, or simply having irritation-prone skin (or a condition like acne or rosacea), and things get even more complicated. That’s exactly why Versine Skincare, a mom-founded skin care line created by Jennie Gao, chose to offer just two products: one serum designed to calm irritation and combat acne, and another that promotes bright, plump skin. Because the line was tailored to the needs of mothers, they’ve been deemed safe to use by a dermatologist and an OBGYN — whether you’re still nursing, pregnant, or trying to conceive.

Versine Skincare was born in response to Gao’s own struggles in navigating the beauty aisles while she was pregnant. Unable to find products that were safe for her to use, yet still helpful for treating her sensitive and acne-prone skin, Gao consulted with doctors and cosmetic formulators to develop a line that would take the stress out of self care without compromising on safe and effective formulas.

Ahead, learn more about the brand’s signature serums, and receive 20% off when you use the code ‘MayLove20’ at checkout during the month of May.

Calm & Hydrate Serum

Whether you have oily skin that’s prone to breakouts or you’re currently experiencing those patches of hyperpigmentation known as melasma during pregnancy, this serum was formulated to treat both concerns without drying you out. Chief among its multi-tasking ingredients is azelaic acid, a sensitive skin-friendly ingredient that works to calm inflammation as it clears congested pores and brightens the skin over time by blocking the enzyme that leads to hyperpigmentation. To further help calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier while reducing inflammation, niacinamide was included in the formula, and vitamin C (in the form of magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and kakadu plum extract) serves to brighten the skin and provide antioxidant protection. In addition to those brightening and calming actives, the serum is also packed with moisturizing ingredients like squalane, hyaluronic acid, and a ceramide, which make this gentle enough to use morning and night.

Illuminate Multi-Tasking Serum

If dry skin is your main concern, the Illuminate Multi-Tasking Serum is a more moisturizing version of Versine’s Calm & Hydrate. While it doesn’t contain azelaic acid, the formula still includes brightening ingredients like vitamin C (again, from both magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and kakadu plum extract) and niacinamide. But it’s the combination of hydrating ingredients that leaves skin feeling immediately smoother and looking plumped-up. Featuring squalane, hyaluronic acid, jojoba seed oil, cocoa seed butter, and a ceramide, the serum helps to draw more moisture to the skin and keep it there.

Smooth Transition Day-To-Night Duo

As both serums are pH-balanced and free from common irritants like dyes and fragrances (yes, even essential oils), they can be used together or separately at any time of the day. To try them both at a discounted price, Versine offers its Day-To-Night Bundle that gives you full-size versions of the Calm & Hydrate Serum and the Illuminate Multi-Tasking Serum for $128 (a savings of $28 before you even enter your ‘MayLove20’ code at checkout for an additional 20% off). While you can use the serums however you like, Versine recommends applying Illuminate in the morning before your sunscreen and Calm & Hydrate at night.