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Anua

Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask

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Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask is a mask with 53 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate. Common allergens: niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
  • 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 mask is a treatment you leave on for a while, then rinse, peel, or wipe off.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

  • Helps with pimples and clogged pores

    Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.

    From Betaine Salicylate (no. 10)

  • 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 Betaine Salicylate (no. 10)

  • Evens out skin tone

    Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.

    From Niacinamide (no. 3), Tranexamic Acid (no. 11)

  • Targets fine lines and firmness

    Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.

    From Adenosine (no. 17)

  • Hydrates

    Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.

    From Glycerin (no. 2), Betaine Salicylate (no. 10), Beta-Glucan (no. 32), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (no. 38)

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

Is Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Betaine Salicylate. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask contains 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

  • Acne treatment (Betaine Salicylate): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Teen-friendly

No ingredients we flag for teens. Acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are fine.

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 Anua Niacinamide TXA Serum Mask?

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

  • Betaine Salicylate no. 10 on the label

    Use caution in pregnancy: Salicylic acid / BHA. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

  • Niacinamide no. 3 on the label

    Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

51 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

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

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