Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster Serum is a serum with 19 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Arbutin, 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 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 Niacinamide (no. 2), Arbutin (no. 5), Alpha-Arbutin (no. 19)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 12)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 4)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (no. 7)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster Serum "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Arbutin, 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 Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster 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 Meditherapy Arbutin Skin Booster Serum?
19 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
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).
Alpha-Arbutin no. 19 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. 2 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
16 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 3.Butylene Glycol
- 4.Glycerin
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 8.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 9.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 10.Arginine
- 11.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 12.Adenosine
- 13.Xanthan Gum
- 14.Disodium EDTA
- 15.Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
- 16.Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- 17.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 18.Sucrose
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.