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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
5,458 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
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Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Betaine Salicylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Bioflavonoids, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Ethyl, Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Panthenol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Niacinamide, Betaine, Inositol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Phytic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Peg-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acetic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. 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).
Aqua, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Betaine Salicylate. 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).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Calcium Silicate, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Campsis Grandiflora Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Silicate, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles(154 Ppm), Kummerowia Striata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Milk, Exosomes(10 Ppm), Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Sorbitan Stearate, Adenosine, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Raffinose, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Folic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Xanthan Gum, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. 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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin. 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).
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
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 ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Oligopeptide-191, Copper Tripeptide-1, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alanine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glucose, Hexapeptide -61 Dimer, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Lupeol
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Aqua/Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronate Na, Cholesterol, Phenoxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Colloidal Sulfur (1%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). 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).
Aqua, Glycolic Acid (10%), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Gluconolactone (5%), Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Microcitrus Australasica (Caviar Lime) Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Sorbic Acid, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Cyclodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-67, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. 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).
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (33.32%), Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Potassium Benzoate, Houttuynia Cordata Powder(3,000Ppm), Polyquaternium-67, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Pr Imrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol*, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. 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).
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide, Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Glycerol, Poloxamer, Propylene Glycol (E1520), Simulgel 600 PHA (Copolymer Of Acrylamide And Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate), Purified Water
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: salicylic ACID. 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).
Water, diethylhexyl succinate, polysorbate 80, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, butylene glycol, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, glycerin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, silica, betaine, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, caffeine, salicylic ACID, sodium hyaluronate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sucrose, cetyl alcohol, xanthan gum, hexylene glycol, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, fragrance (parfum), alpha terpinene, anethole, beta-caryophyllene, carvone, citral, citronellol, citrus aurantium peel oil, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, eugenol, geranyl acetate, geraniol, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, menthol, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate, pinene, rose ketones, terpineol, terpinolene, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. 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).
WATER, DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE, POLYSORBATE 80, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), SILICA, BETAINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CAFFEINE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, SUCROSE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ACETYL CEDRENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CAMPHOR, CEDRUS ATLANTICA OIL/EXTRACT, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, TERPINEOL, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, VANILLIN, SODIUM PHYTATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Illite, Dipropylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Hectorite, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Montmorillonite, Artemisia Scoparia Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Succinic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Hexyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Linalool, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Retinol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dextrin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Mannitol, Limonene, Isostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lecithin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Disiloxane, Tromethamine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xylitol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
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).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butyl Avocadate, Benzyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Kojic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Cysteine, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
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).
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Colloidal Silver, Acetyl Cysteine, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Sodium Anisate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Plankton Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Fragrance/Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Panthenol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit/Pamplemousse) Fruit Extract, Sodium Anisate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Epilobium Fleischeri (Rosebay/Rhododendron) Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Fragrance/Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Methylpropanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ectoin, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glutathione, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/L'Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marronnier D'Inde) Seed Extract, Phenylpropanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Cysteine, Triethanolamine, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Titanium Dioxide, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Petrolatum, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyethylene, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Monascus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Paraffin, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Iron Oxides(Ci 77492), Iron Oxides(Ci 77491), Ultramarines(Ci 77007)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Hexyl Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica (Ci 77019), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Milk Protein Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Adenosine, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum), Benzyl Benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alanyl Glutamine, Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Glutamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Myristyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water (Aqua), Isostearyl Isostearate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter+, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil*, Sorbitan Stearate*, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Glycerin*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Glucoside), Sucrose Cocoate*, Behenyl Alcohol*, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate*#, Sodium Lactate*, Arginine*, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Fragrance*, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil*, Sodium Citrate*, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid*, Piroctone Olamine, Xanthan Gum*, Sodium Phytate*, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Citric Acid*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate*, Citronellol^, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol^, Linalool^, Citral^, Limonene^
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water(Aqua), Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Algae Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Carbomer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Albumen Extract (100 Ppm), Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Trehalose, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone (500Ppm), Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Beta-Sitosterol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Albumen Extract(1,000Ppm), Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone(500Ppm), Adenosine, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. 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).
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Albumen Extract (100 Ppm), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Gluconolactone (500Ppm), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Beta-Sitosterol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. 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).
Purified Water, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dexpanthenol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged