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Beauty Bay

Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste

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Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste is a serum with 22 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. 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

Is Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid. 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 Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste 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 (Salicylic Acid): 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: Salicylic Acid, 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 Beauty Bay Salicylic Acid + Niacinamide Blemish Paste?

22 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Aqua (Water)
  2. 2.Calamine
  3. 3.Glycerin
  4. 4.Silica
  5. 5.Glyceryl Stearate SE
  6. 6.Squalane
  7. 7.Salicylic Acid
  8. 8.Cetearyl Olivate
  9. 9.Sorbitan Olivate
  10. 10.Phenoxyethanol
  11. 11.Polydextrose
  12. 12.Dextrin
  13. 13.Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
  14. 14.Niacinamide
  15. 15.Amylopectin
  16. 16.Maltodextrin
  17. 17.Ethylhexylglycerin
  18. 18.Tocopherol
  19. 19.Disodium EDTA
  20. 20.Biosaccharide Gum-1
  21. 21.Butylene Glycol
  22. 22.Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract

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