P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule is a serum with 56 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 serum is a concentrated treatment used before moisturizer.
Based on its ingredients, it's made to:
Exfoliates
Loosens dead skin cells so skin looks smoother and brighter. Use it a few times a week, not every day, if your skin is sensitive.
From Gluconolactone (no. 2)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 8), Retinal (no. 49)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 29), Retinal (no. 49), Bakuchiol (no. 55)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 4)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Niacinamide (no. 8), Cholesterol (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 P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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). Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf 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 P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule 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) (Retinal): 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 (Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf 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 (Retinal): 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 (Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf 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 P.CALM Retinolagen Ampoule?
56 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinal no. 49 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).
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil no. 40 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. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil no. 38 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil no. 39 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
51 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Gluconolactone
- 3.Methylpropanediol
- 4.Glycerin
- 5.Propanediol
- 6.Polyglycerin-3
- 7.Tromethamine
- 9.1,2-Hexanediol
- 10.Soluble Collagen
- 11.C12-14 Alketh-12
- 12.Dimethicone
- 13.Methyl Gluceth-20
- 14.Methyl Gluceth-10
- 15.Glycereth-26
- 16.Coptis Japonica Extract
- 17.Hydroxyethylcellulose
- 18.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 19.Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- 20.Lecithin
- 21.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- 22.Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- 23.Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- 24.Succinic Acid
- 25.Sodium Polyacrylate
- 26.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 27.Allantoin
- 28.Butylene Glycol
- 29.Adenosine
- 30.Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
- 31.Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
- 32.Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- 33.Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
- 34.Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
- 35.Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract
- 36.Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- 37.Lactobacillus Ferment
- 41.Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract
- 42.Glyceryl Caprylate
- 43.Polylactic Acid
- 44.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- 45.Hydrogenated Lecithin
- 46.Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- 47.Cholesterol
- 48.Silica
- 50.Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
- 51.Ceteth-5
- 52.Ceteth-3
- 53.Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- 54.Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- 55.Bakuchiol
- 56.Disodium EDTA
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.