piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot is a serum with 72 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:
Helps with pimples and clogged pores
Ingredients used to clear breakouts and keep pores from clogging.
From Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 72)
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 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (no. 72)
Evens out skin tone
Used to fade dark spots and marks and even out skin tone over time.
From Niacinamide (no. 6), Retinal (no. 20)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Palmitoyl Tripeptide-53amide (no. 12), Palmitoyl Sh-tripeptide-3 Amide (no. 14), Retinal (no. 20), Bakuchiol (no. 21)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Glycerin (no. 4), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (no. 22), Beta-glucan (no. 23)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot "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). Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid / BHA: ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011). Salvia Sclarea 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 piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot 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.
- Acne treatment (Capryloyl Salicylic Acid): Benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and adapalene treat acne well, but for children under 12 it's best to check with a doctor first, and to start gently.
- Fragrance or essential oils (Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit 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 (Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.
Helps with acne: Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.
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 piCore Differensea Pore Serum 1989 Spiq-Shot?
72 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinal no. 20 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 Sclarea Oil no. 57 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.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid no. 72 on the label
Use caution in pregnancy: Salicylic acid / BHA. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Niacinamide no. 6 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil no. 55 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil no. 58 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil no. 63 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
65 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Glacial Water
- 2.Purified Water
- 3.Methylpropanediol
- 4.Glycerin
- 5.1,2-hexanediol
- 7.Cyclohexasiloxane
- 8.Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
- 9.Butylene Glycol
- 10.Hexyl Laurate
- 11.Micrococcus Ferment Lysate
- 12.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-53amide
- 13.Palmitoyl Sh-tripeptide-1amide
- 14.Palmitoyl Sh-tripeptide-3 Amide
- 15.Hydrolyzed Sponge
- 16.Ceramide Np
- 17.Ceramide Ap
- 18.Ceramide Eop
- 19.Cyanocobalamin
- 21.Bakuchiol
- 22.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- 23.Beta-glucan
- 24.Panthenol
- 25.Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
- 26.Pseudoalteromonas Fermentation Extract
- 27.Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- 28.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 29.Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- 30.Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 31.Olive Oil
- 32.Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- 33.Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- 34.Arginine
- 35.Sucrose Cocoate
- 36.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 37.Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- 38.Allantoin
- 39.Adenosine
- 40.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 41.Disodium Edta
- 42.Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- 43.Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- 44.Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
- 45.Ecklonia Cava Extract
- 46.Laminaria Japonica Extract
- 47.Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
- 48.Hydrogenated Lecithin
- 49.Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
- 50.Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
- 51.Sea Grape Extract
- 52.Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
- 53.Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
- 54.Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
- 56.Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- 59.Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- 60.Corallina Officinalis Extract
- 61.Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/seed Oil
- 62.Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- 64.Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
- 65.Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- 66.Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
- 67.Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract
- 68.Phytosphingosine
- 69.Xanthan Gum
- 70.Carbomer
- 71.Cholesterol
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.