What does BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum do?

A serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer. Based on its ingredients, it's made to: evens out skin tone (Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid); targets fine lines and firmness (Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, sh-Polypeptide-9); hydrates (Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate); calms and soothes (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate); antioxidant protection (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Resveratrol).

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Q: What are the ingredients in BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum?

BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum has 19 ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Caprylyl Glycol, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23, sh-Polypeptide-9.

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BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum is a serum with 19 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Alpha-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 ingredients

What 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), Tranexamic Acid (no. 4), Alpha-Arbutin (no. 5), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (no. 8)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-23 (no. 18), sh-Polypeptide-9 (no. 19)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Betaine (no. 7), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 13)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 11)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (no. 8), Resveratrol (no. 16)

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 Ultimate Glow Seum safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Alpha-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 BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum 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, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate): 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 BONAJOUR Ultimate Glow Seum?

19 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

Alpha-Arbutin no. 5 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.

17 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

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

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