VT Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300 is a toner with 68 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. 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 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 Ascorbic Acid (no. 11), Niacinamide (no. 18), Glutathione (no. 50), Kojic Acid (no. 52)
Targets fine lines and firmness
Ingredients used for fine lines, firmness, and smoother texture.
From Adenosine (no. 32), Retinyl Palmitate (no. 61)
Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Sodium Hyaluronate (no. 35)
Supports the skin barrier
Helps skin hold on to moisture and protect itself, which matters most for dry or irritated skin.
From Ceramide NP (no. 47), Ceramide AP (no. 48), Ceramide Eop (no. 49)
Calms and soothes
Ingredients used to calm redness and irritation.
From Centella Asiatica Extract (no. 15), Panthenol (no. 30), Madecassic Acid (no. 36), Madecassoside (no. 37)
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 Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300 safe to use during pregnancy?
Jouaxia rates VT Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300 "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Retinyl Palmitate. 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). 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 VT Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300 contain fragrance or other common allergens?
Yes. VT Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300 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) (Retinyl Palmitate): 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.
- Vitamin C active (Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl 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)
Use with care
- Anti-aging retinoid (Retinyl Palmitate): 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 Vitamin C Reedle Shot 1300?
68 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.
Retinyl Palmitate no. 61 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).
Kojic Acid no. 52 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).
Niacinamide no. 18 on the label
Sensitive skin: niacinamide.
65 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow
- 1.Water
- 2.Methylpropanediol
- 3.Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- 4.Isononyl Isononanoate
- 5.Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
- 6.1,2-Hexanediol
- 7.Arginine
- 8.Carbomer
- 9.Amodimethicone
- 10.Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil
- 11.Ascorbic Acid
- 12.Astaxanthin
- 13.Glycerin
- 14.Silica
- 15.Centella Asiatica Extract
- 16.Butylene Glycol
- 17.Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- 19.Dipropylene Glycol
- 20.Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- 21.Biosaccharide Gum-1
- 22.Hydroxypropyl Guar
- 23.Hydroxyethylcellulose
- 24.Ethylhexylglycerin
- 25.Hydroxyacetophenone
- 26.Coptis Japonica Root Extract
- 27.Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- 28.Tromethamine
- 29.Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- 30.Panthenol
- 31.Xanthan Gum
- 32.Adenosine
- 33.Disodium Edta
- 34.Betaine
- 35.Sodium Hyaluronate
- 36.Madecassic Acid
- 37.Madecassoside
- 38.Propolis Extract
- 39.Asiaticoside
- 40.Asiatic Acid
- 41.Corallina Officinalis Extract
- 42.Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
- 43.Propanediol
- 44.Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
- 45.Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
- 46.Hydrogenated Lecithin
- 47.Ceramide NP
- 48.Ceramide AP
- 49.Ceramide Eop
- 50.Glutathione
- 51.Tocopherol
- 53.Ferulic Acid
- 54.Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
- 55.Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- 56.Tocopheryl Acetate
- 57.Glyceryl Linolenate
- 58.Glyceryl Arachidonate
- 59.Thiamine Hcl
- 60.Pyridoxine
- 62.Biotin
- 63.Folic Acid
- 64.Cyanocobalamin
- 65.Propylene Glycol
- 66.Polysorbate 80
- 67.Ubiquinone
- 68.3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Ingredient list from YesStyle. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.