Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 is a serum with 45 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Arbutin. 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 ingredientsWhat does it do?
A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 3), Arbutin (no. 4), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (no. 38), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (no. 39)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 16), Hexapeptide-2 (no. 34)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 2), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 27)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Panthenol (no. 44)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From Ferulic Acid (no. 28), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (no. 38), Ascorbic Acid (no. 40)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 "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 Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 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
- Vitamin C active (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid): Dermatologists say children don't need vitamin C serums and that they can cause redness, burning, or peeling on young skin (American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Pediatrics). We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
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 Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30?
45 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Arbutin no. 4 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. 3 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
43 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Glycerin
- 5.Propanediol
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Butylene Glycol
- 8.Methylpropanediol
- 9.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 10.Acrylates/C10-30
- 11.Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 12.Arginine
- 13.Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
- 14.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 15.Dextrin
- 16.Adenosine
- 17.Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
- 18.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- 19.Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
- 20.Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- 21.Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract
- 22.Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
- 23.Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
- 24.Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
- 25.PVM/MA Copolymer
- 26.Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- 27.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 28.Ferulic Acid
- 29.Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract
- 30.Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
- 31.Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
- 32.Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- 33.Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
- 34.Hexapeptide-2
- 35.Soluble Collagen
- 36.Hydrolyzed DNA
- 37.Biotin
- 38.3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- 39.Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- 40.Ascorbic Acid
- 41.Ascorbyl
- 42.Glucoside
- 43.Tocopherol
- 44.Panthenol
- 45.Pyridoxine
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.