BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask is a mask with 79 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains retinol palmitate. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken 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 ingredientsWhat 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:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From niacinamide (no. 28), ascorbyl glucoside (no. 44), retinol palmitate (no. 67)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From retinol palmitate (no. 67)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate (no. 33)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Ceramide AG (no. 37), Ceramide AP (no. 42), Ceramide NG (no. 47), Ceramide NP (no. 56)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Houttuynia cordata extract (no. 39)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains retinol palmitate. Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask contains fragrance, essential oils, 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (retinol palmitate): An anti-aging and acne active children's skin doesn't need; dermatologists see red, itchy rashes in kids who use retinoids, and they make skin more sensitive to the sun.
- Vitamin C active (ascorbyl glucoside): 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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (lemongrass oil, 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
- Anti-aging retinoid (retinol palmitate): Teen skin doesn't need anti-aging retinol, and it can irritate and make skin more sensitive to the sun. For pimples, adapalene (sold over the counter from age 12) is the retinoid dermatologists recommend.
- Essential oils (lemongrass oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
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 BCL ROAliv Mother Clay Mask?
79 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
retinol palmitate no. 67 on the label
Avoid in pregnancy: Retinoid (vitamin A derivative). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
lemongrass oil no. 24 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
niacinamide no. 28 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
fragrance no. 70 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
75 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.BG
- 3.honey extract
- 4.propolis extract
- 5.coconut oil alkyl glucoside
- 6.royal jelly extract
- 7.sea silt
- 8.xanthan gum
- 9.phenoxyethanol
- 10.illite
- 11.glutamic acid
- 12.Pentylene Glycol
- 13.hydrogenated coconut oil
- 14.bentonite
- 15.Zizyphus Jujube Fruit Extract
- 16.arachidyl glucoside
- 17.polysorbate 80
- 18.ferulic acid
- 19.sorbitan isostearate
- 20.glycerin
- 21.glucosyl hesperidin
- 22.hydrogenated polyisobutene
- 23.hydrogenated lecithin
- 25.squalane
- 26.sophora angustifolia root extract
- 27.hot spring water
- 29.cellulose gum
- 30.Zea Mays Oil
- 31.alpinia speciosa leaf extract
- 32.sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer
- 33.hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate
- 34.isohexadecane
- 35.citric acid
- 36.kaolin
- 37.Ceramide AG
- 38.prune hydrolyzate
- 39.Houttuynia cordata extract
- 40.glyceryl stearate (SE)
- 41.Dipentaerythrityl Hexa(Hydroxystearic Acid/Hexastearic Acid/Hexarosinic Acid)
- 42.Ceramide AP
- 43.ethylhexylglycerin
- 44.ascorbyl glucoside
- 45.silica
- 46.hydrogenated palm oil
- 47.Ceramide NG
- 48.tocopherol
- 49.Bee Honey
- 50.sorbitan oleate
- 51.Salicornia herb extract
- 52.evening primrose seed extract
- 53.iron oxide
- 54.carambola leaf extract
- 55.honey
- 56.Ceramide NP
- 57.hydrogenated palm kernel oil
- 58.trimethylsiloxysilicate
- 59.beeswax
- 60.Arachidyl Alcohol
- 61.Dimethicone
- 62.sodium polyacrylate
- 63.mulberry root bark extract
- 64.Behenyl Alcohol
- 65.Mineral Oil
- 66.sage leaf extract
- 68.polysorbate 60
- 69.witch hazel leaf extract
- 71.phytosterols
- 72.dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
- 73.titanium dioxide
- 74.Phellodendron Amurense bark extract
- 75.Ceramide EOP
- 76.charcoal
- 77.Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- 78.Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- 79.cyclopentasiloxane
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.