TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening Serum is a serum with 81 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. 8), Arbutin (no. 14), Alpha-Arbutin (no. 44), Tranexamic Acid (no. 56)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 26), Hexapeptide-2 (no. 77)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Allantoin (no. 19), Bisabolol (no. 21), Chamomile Flower Oil (no. 28)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Dimethicone (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 TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening Serum safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening 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 TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening Serum contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening 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 TonyMoly Gimiya Whitening Serum?
81 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Arbutin no. 14 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. 44 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. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
78 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Dipropylene Glycol
- 3.Methyl Propanediol
- 4.Butylene Glycol
- 5.Cetylethylhexanoate
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Dimethicone
- 9.Vegetable Oil
- 10.Polyglyceryl- 10 Myristate
- 11.Ceteareth-20
- 12.Cyclopentasiloxane
- 13.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 15.Glyceryl Stearate Se
- 16.Microcrystalline Cellulose
- 17.Dimethiconol
- 18.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 19.Allantoin
- 20.Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Late Crosspolymer
- 21.Bisabolol
- 22.Xanthan Gum
- 23.Pear Extract
- 24.Polyquaternium-51
- 25.Tromethamine
- 26.Adenosine
- 27.Octyldodecanol
- 28.Chamomile Flower Oil
- 29.Cellulose Gum
- 30.Damask Rose Water
- 31.Buteth-3
- 32.Western Arborvitae Leaf Oil
- 33.Sodium Polyacrylate
- 34.Ethylhexyl Stearate
- 35.Orris Root Extract
- 36.Indian Mulberry Leaf Extract
- 37.Sodium Carbomer
- 38.Biosaccharide Gum-1
- 39.Melon Extract
- 40.Sodium Benzotriazolylbutylphenol Sulfonate
- 41.Indian Mulberry Flower Extract
- 42.Western Pine Leaf/Stem Extract
- 43.Turmeric Root Extract
- 45.Peach Extract
- 46.Black Currant Seed Oil
- 47.Bitter Orange Flower Extract
- 48.Vanilla Fruit Extract
- 49.Glycine
- 50.Trideceth-6
- 51.Holly Basil Leaf Extract
- 52.Serine
- 53.Glutamic Acid
- 54.Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- 55.Tributyl Citrate
- 56.Tranexamic Acid
- 57.Thioctic Acid
- 58.Aspartic Acid
- 59.Leucine
- 60.Glycerin
- 61.True Coral Extract
- 62.Alanine
- 63.Lysine
- 64.Arginine
- 65.Tyrosine
- 66.Phenylalanine
- 67.Proline
- 68.Threonine
- 69.Valine
- 70.Isoleucine
- 71.Balloon Vine Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
- 72.Sunflower Seed Oil
- 73.Histidine
- 74.Methionine
- 75.Cysteine
- 76.Biotin
- 77.Hexapeptide-2
- 78.Tocopherol
- 79.Rosemary Leaf Extract
- 80.Rainbow Lac Extract
- 81.Disodium EDTA
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.