Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum is a serum with 38 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. Common allergens: fragrance.
Sensitive skin: fragrance 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.
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 Ascorbic acid (no. 1), Retinyl Palmitate (no. 18)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Retinyl Palmitate (no. 18)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From (-)-alpha-bisabolol (no. 16), Allantoin (no. 28), Asiaticoside (no. 32), Madecassic acid (no. 33)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From Ascorbic acid (no. 1), Ubiquinone (no. 25), Resveratrol (no. 29)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Isononyl Isononanoate (no. 2), Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer (no. 10)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl 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 Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum contains fragrance, 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) (Retinyl 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 (Ascorbic acid): 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 (Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol): 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 (Retinyl 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.
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 Ciracle Vitamin Source C30 O'Serum?
38 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinyl Palmitate no. 18 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).
Limonene no. 35 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Linalool no. 36 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Citral no. 37 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Citronellol no. 38 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
33 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Ascorbic acid
- 2.Isononyl Isononanoate
- 3.Hydrogenated Polydecene
- 4.Ethylhexyl palmitate
- 5.Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- 6.Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
- 7.Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
- 8.Diisostearyl Malate
- 9.Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- 10.Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- 11.Silica Dimethyl Silylate
- 12.VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
- 13.Trihydroxystearin
- 14.Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Oil
- 15.Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
- 16.(-)-alpha-bisabolol
- 17.Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
- 19.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 20.Caprylyl Glycol
- 21.Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil
- 22.Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
- 23.Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- 24.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- 25.Ubiquinone
- 26.Tocopherol
- 27.Tocotrienols
- 28.Allantoin
- 29.Resveratrol
- 30.Kaempferol
- 31.Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
- 32.Asiaticoside
- 33.Madecassic acid
- 34.Asiatic acid
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.