VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream is a moisturizer with 74 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinal. 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 moisturizer keeps skin hydrated and soft.
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. 7), Retinal (no. 30)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 23), Retinal (no. 30), Copper Tripeptide-1 (no. 66), Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (no. 67)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 24), Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate (no. 49), Hyaluronic Acid (no. 50), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 51)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Allantoin (no. 20), Madecassoside (no. 35), Centella Asiatica Extract (no. 40)
Softens and moisturizes
Oils, butters, and emollients that soften skin and keep moisture in.
From Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (no. 2), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (no. 4), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (no. 6)
Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.
Is VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream "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). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.
Does VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream 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)
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.
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.
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 VT V-Mode Gua Sha Cream?
74 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinal no. 30 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).
Niacinamide no. 7 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
72 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- 3.Glycereth-26
- 4.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 5.Butylene Glycol
- 6.Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- 8.Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- 9.Caffeine
- 10.Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- 11.1,2-Hexanediol
- 12.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 13.Propanediol
- 14.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 15.Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
- 16.Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- 17.Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
- 18.Tromethamine
- 19.Glycerin
- 20.Allantoin
- 21.Cetearyl Alcohol
- 22.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 23.Adenosine
- 24.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 25.Phosphatidylcholine
- 26.Sorbitan Isostearate
- 27.Polysorbate 60
- 28.Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- 29.Disodium EDTA
- 31.Sucrose Distearate
- 32.Potassium Phosphate
- 33.Escin
- 34.Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
- 35.Madecassoside
- 36.Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
- 37.Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- 38.Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- 39.Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
- 40.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 41.Hydrolyzed Elastin
- 42.Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract
- 43.Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
- 44.Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract
- 45.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- 46.Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
- 47.Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
- 48.Hydrolyzed Collagen
- 49.Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
- 50.Hyaluronic Acid
- 51.Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
- 52.Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- 53.Potassium Hyaluronate
- 54.Collagen Extract
- 55.Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- 56.Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- 57.Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
- 58.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 59.Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- 60.Tocopherol
- 61.Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
- 62.Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
- 63.Soluble Collagen
- 64.Collagen
- 65.Collagen Amino Acids
- 66.Copper Tripeptide-1
- 67.Acetyl Octapeptide-3
- 68.Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- 69.Tripeptide-1
- 70.Tripeptide-2
- 71.Tripeptide-3
- 72.Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- 73.Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- 74.Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.