Kisocare Retinol Oil 1% is a serum with 13 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinol. Common allergens: essential oils.
Sensitive skin: essential oils 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.
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 Retinol (no. 4)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Retinol (no. 4)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Squalane (no. 1), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (no. 3)
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 Oil 1% safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Kisocare Retinol Oil 1% "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains 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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does Kisocare Retinol Oil 1% contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Kisocare Retinol Oil 1% contains essential oils, 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): 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 (Salvia Officinalis Oil, 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): 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 (Salvia Officinalis Oil, Ylang-ylang Flower Oil, Lavender Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
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 Oil 1%?
13 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinol no. 4 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).
Salvia Officinalis Oil no. 7 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Ylang-ylang Flower Oil no. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Lavender Oil no. 9 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil no. 10 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
8 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.