What does Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule do?

A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer. Based on its ingredients, it's made to: exfoliates (Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid); evens out skin tone (Niacinamide, Arbutin, Glycolic Acid); targets fine lines and firmness (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide); hydrates (Glycerin).

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Q: What are the ingredients in Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule?

Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule has 33 ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Arbutin, Behenyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmi Tate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Petrolatum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Prilyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

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Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule is a serum with 33 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Arbutin. Common allergens: fragrance, niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?

fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.

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 ingredients

What does it do?

A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

Exfoliates
Loosens dead skin cells so skin looks smoother and brighter. Use it a few times a week, not every day, if your skin is sensitive.
From Lactic Acid (no. 23), Glycolic Acid (no. 27)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 7), Arbutin (no. 9), Glycolic Acid (no. 27)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Palmitoyl Oligopeptide (no. 21)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 2)

Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.

Is Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Arbutin. Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule contains fragrance, niacinamide, 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)

Use with care

Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid, Glycolic 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.
Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide.

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 Ample:N VC Shot Ampoule?

33 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

Arbutin no. 9 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin). Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Niacinamide no. 7 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Fragrance no. 29 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.

30 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

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