What does NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad do?

A toner is used after cleansing to prep skin for the rest of your routine. Based on its ingredients, it's made to: evens out skin tone (Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin); hydrates (Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan); calms and soothes (Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Beta-Glucan); antioxidant protection (Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid).

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Q: What are the ingredients in NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad?

NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad has 29 ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kojic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Ferulic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Arbutin, Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate.

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NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad is a toner with 29 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Arbutin; Kojic Acid. 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

What does it do?

A toner is used after cleansing to prep skin for the rest of your routine.

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. 4), Kojic Acid (no. 10), Ascorbic Acid (no. 19), Arbutin (no. 24)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 3), Panthenol (no. 6), Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 16), Beta-Glucan (no. 17)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Panthenol (no. 6), Allantoin (no. 7), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (no. 11), Beta-Glucan (no. 17)
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidants help defend skin from everyday damage, such as from sun and pollution.
From Ascorbic Acid (no. 19), Ferulic Acid (no. 21)

Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.

Is NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains 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). Kojic Acid. Kojic acid: There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad 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)

Use with care

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.

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 NINELESS B-Boost Kojic Acid Glow Pad?

29 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

Kojic Acid no. 10 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Kojic acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Arbutin no. 24 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. 4 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.

26 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

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