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Dr. Idriss

Major Fade Hyper Serum

Use cautionSerumFrom United States

Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum is a serum with 26 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

Is Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Alpha-Arbutin. Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Breaks down into small amounts of hydroquinone; there is little pregnancy data, so it is commonly used with caution. This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum 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 Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum?

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

  1. 1.Water/Aqua/Eau
  2. 2.Niacinamide
  3. 3.Glycerin
  4. 4.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  5. 5.Pentylene Glycol
  6. 6.Alpha-Arbutin
  7. 7.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  8. 8.Squalane
  9. 9.Cetearyl Olivate
  10. 10.Dimethicone
  11. 11.Cetyl Alcohol
  12. 12.Sorbitan Olivate
  13. 13.Kojic Acid
  14. 14.Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
  15. 15.Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
  16. 16.Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
  17. 17.Sclerotium Gum
  18. 18.Xanthan Gum
  19. 19.Citric Acid
  20. 20.Sodium Phytate
  21. 21.Caprylyl Glycol
  22. 22.Hexylene Glycol
  23. 23.Ethylhexylglycerin
  24. 24.Phenoxyethanol
  25. 25.Mica
  26. 26.Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)

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