BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence is a serum with 31 ingredients. It has no ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy. 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. 8)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 24)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 5), Polyglutamic Acid (no. 17), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 25)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Panthenol (no. 18)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence Pregnancy-safe. None of its ingredients are on our list of ingredients commonly avoided or limited in pregnancy: retinoids, hydroquinone, salicylic acid, arbutin, the chemical sunscreen filters oxybenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, and avobenzone, and clary sage or rosemary oil. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence 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)
Gentle for kids
No ingredients we flag for children: no anti-aging actives, strong acids, fragrance, or essential oils.
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 BONAJOUR Bio Active Essence?
31 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Niacinamide no. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
30 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Propanediol
- 3.Butylene Glycol
- 4.Dipropylene Glycol
- 5.Glycerin
- 6.Glycereth-26
- 7.1,2-Hexanediol
- 9.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 10.Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
- 11.Glyceryl Glucoside
- 12.Pentylene Glycol
- 13.Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
- 14.Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- 15.Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
- 16.Caprylyl Glycol
- 17.Polyglutamic Acid
- 18.Panthenol
- 19.Trehalose
- 20.Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
- 21.Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
- 22.Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- 23.Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Bud Extract
- 24.Adenosine
- 25.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 26.Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
- 27.Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- 28.Morus Alba Fruit Extract
- 29.Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
- 30.Xanthan Gum
- 31.Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.