Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g is a moisturizer with 58 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopheryl retinoate, retinyl palmitate, hydrogenated retinol. Common allergens: essential oils, niacinamide.
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- 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:
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 9), Retinol (no. 14), Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (no. 15), retinyl palmitate (no. 17)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Retinol (no. 14), Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (no. 15), retinyl palmitate (no. 17), hydrogenated retinol (no. 18)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From sodium retinoyl hyaluronate (no. 19), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (no. 32), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2-Na (no. 33), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 34)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Niacinamide (no. 9), ceramide NG (no. 26), ceramide AP (no. 27), ceramide AG (no. 28)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 36), Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract (no. 45), Madecassoside (no. 46), Asiaticoside (no. 47)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopheryl retinoate, retinyl palmitate, hydrogenated retinol. 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). Clary Sage Oil. 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 Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g contains 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)
Not for kids
- Retinoid (vitamin A) (Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopheryl retinoate, retinyl palmitate, hydrogenated retinol): 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.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Ylang-Ylang Flower Oil, Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil): 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 (Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopheryl retinoate, retinyl palmitate, hydrogenated retinol): 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.
- Essential oils (Ylang-Ylang Flower Oil, Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
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 Kisocare Retinol Cream 0.4g?
58 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinol no. 14 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).
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate no. 15 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).
Tocopheryl retinoate no. 16 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).
retinyl palmitate no. 17 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).
hydrogenated retinol 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).
Clary Sage Oil no. 39 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. 9 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Ylang-Ylang Flower Oil no. 40 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Lavender Oil no. 41 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil no. 42 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
48 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.BG
- 3.Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- 4.Propanediol
- 5.Pentylene Glycol
- 6.Octyldodecyl Myristate
- 7.Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
- 8.Squalane
- 10.Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
- 11.Glyceryl Stearate
- 12.PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 13.Hydrogenated Lecithin
- 19.sodium retinoyl hyaluronate
- 20.bakuchiol
- 21.argania spinosa kernel oil
- 22.jojoba seed oil
- 23.caprylic/capric triglyceride
- 24.peanut oil
- 25.phytosterols
- 26.ceramide NG
- 27.ceramide AP
- 28.ceramide AG
- 29.ceramide NP
- 30.ceramide EOP
- 31.Human Oligopeptide-1
- 32.Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- 33.Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2-Na
- 34.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- 35.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 36.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 37.Orange Oil
- 38.Orange Peel Oil
- 43.Italian Cypress Leaf Oil
- 44.Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
- 45.Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
- 46.Madecassoside
- 47.Asiaticoside
- 48.Sake Lees Extract
- 49.Honey
- 50.Polysorbate 20
- 51.Tocopherol
- 52.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 53.Dimethyl Isosorbide
- 54.Carbomer
- 55.Potassium Hydroxide
- 56.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 57.Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
- 58.Silver Oxide
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.