BOM AC Red Free Cream is a moisturizer with 57 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Salicylic Acid; Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. 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 moisturizer keeps skin hydrated and soft.
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 Colloidal Sulfur (no. 14), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (no. 19), Salicylic Acid (no. 30)
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 Salicylic Acid (no. 30)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 5)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 31)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 2), Beta-Glucan (no. 16), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 42)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is BOM AC Red Free Cream safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates BOM AC Red Free Cream "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). Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does BOM AC Red Free Cream contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. BOM AC Red Free Cream 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)
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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol): 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
- Essential oils (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Colloidal Sulfur, Salicylic Acid.
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 BOM AC Red Free Cream?
57 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Salicylic Acid no. 30 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).
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract no. 32 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Niacinamide no. 5 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil no. 19 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil no. 26 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Linalool no. 55 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Limonene no. 56 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Geraniol no. 57 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
49 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Glycerin
- 3.Stearyl Alcohol
- 4.1,2-Hexanediol
- 6.Beeswax
- 7.Ceresin
- 8.Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- 9.PEG-100 Stearate
- 10.Glyceryl Stearate
- 11.Dimethicone
- 12.Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- 13.Emu Oil
- 14.Colloidal Sulfur
- 15.Polysorbate 60
- 16.Beta-Glucan
- 17.Sorbitan Stearate
- 18.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 20.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- 21.Triethanolamine
- 22.Carbomer
- 23.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 24.Butylene Glycol
- 25.Cetearyl Glucoside
- 27.Betaine
- 28.Disodium EDTA
- 29.BHT
- 31.Adenosine
- 33.Propanediol
- 34.Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract
- 35.Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
- 36.Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
- 37.Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water
- 38.Borago Officinalis Extract
- 39.Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
- 40.Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- 41.Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
- 42.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 43.Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
- 44.Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
- 45.Phenoxyethanol
- 46.Benzyl Alcohol
- 47.Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
- 48.Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
- 49.Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
- 50.Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- 51.Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- 52.Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract
- 53.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 54.Ovalicin
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.