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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
6,346 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: Salicylic Acid (0.2%), 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).
Salicylic Acid (0.2%), Purified Water (Aqua), Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Gluconolactone, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Sodium Lactate, Zinc Pca, Phenoxyethanol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Essential Oils of Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia), orange (Citrus Nobilis), Spearmint (Mentha Viridis), Lemon (Citrus Limonum), Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia), Peppermint (Mentha Piperita), Grapefruit (Citrus Paradise), Niaouli (Melaleuca Viridiflora), Piroctone Olamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kalanchoe Spathulata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Snow Fungus (Tremella Fuciformis) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
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.
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Water (Aqua), Benzoyl Peroxide, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Allantoin, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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: 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), Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide
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).
Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Steareth-21, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Salicylic Acid, Steareth-2, Witch Hazel Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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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), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Zinc Sulfate, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzisothiazolinone, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)Oil, Disodium EDTA
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).
Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata (Mountain Pepper Berry) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Carotene (Ci 75130), Fragrance (Parfum)
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.
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Aqua (Water), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Extract, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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
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).
C11-12 Isoparaffin, Mineral Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Kaolin, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Butylparaben, Iron Oxides (Ci 77489, 77491, 77492, 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
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), Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hydroxide
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: 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).
Aqua, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Laureth-2, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitol, Benzoic Acid, Bisabolol, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Sodium Sulfate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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.
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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).
Aqua, Alcohol, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Orbignya Phalerata Seed Powder, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Carbonate, Conobea Scoparioides Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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: 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).
Disodium EDTA, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Sorbitan Isostearate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Water, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ci 77492, Alumina, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Alcohol, Ci 77499, Acacia Senegal Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, PEG-200, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Ci 77266, Fragrance, Silica, Ci 77491, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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.
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Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Caprylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Cupuassuamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Conobea Scoparioides Leaf Oil, Magnesium Nitrate, Magnesium Chloride, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Silica (Nano), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Palmitic Acid, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Orbignya Phalerata (Babacu) Seed Powder, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Parfum/Fragrance, Glyceryl Dipalmitate, Glyceryl Palmitate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Glyceryl Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Alumina, Sodium Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Carbonate, Conobea Scoparioides (Pataqueira) Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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: 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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Orbignya Phalerata (Babacu) Seed Powder, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract/Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Phenoxyethanol, Conobea Scoparioides (Pataqueira) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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: 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): 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).
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Alcohol Denat, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Carnosine, Alpha-Arbutin, Salicylic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark/Bud Extract, Diglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 4 (Ci 14700)
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: 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), Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Propylene Glycol, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearates, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Glycerin, Tribehenin, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemia Extract, Ursolic Acid, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Phosphate, Allantoin, Palmitic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Silica, Laureth-7, Salicylic Acid, BHT, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Methylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Caramel, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Red 40 (Ci 16035)
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 (Aqua), Kaolin, Distarch Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Blue 1 (Ci 42090)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- 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.
- 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 (Aqua), Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrated Silica, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Annua Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polylysine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., 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.
- 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.
- 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
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4 (Sulisobenzone), Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Butylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Blue 1 (Ci 42090)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- 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.
- 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
Aqua, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Heptyl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vulcanorum Fruit Extractwh, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil*, Juniperus Sibirica Needle Extract Wh, Achillea Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extractwh, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Ci 77891, Citric Acid, 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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Heptyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Betula Alba Bark Water, Zinc Pca, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Betula Alba Leaf Extract*, Hesperis Sibirica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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).
Solanum Tuberosum Starch, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Talc, Hydrated Silica, Silica, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Ci 73360
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Glycerin, Heptyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Kaolin, Betula Alba Bark Water, Lactic Acid, Betula Alba Bark Flower Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Nuphar Luteum Root Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, Ci 42051, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Betula Alba Bark Water, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Sorbus Aucuparia Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Ci 42051, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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).
Aqua, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Betula Alba Bark Waterwh H, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Betula Alba Leaf Extractwh*, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract*, Flavocetraria Nivalis Extractwh*, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, 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).
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Pinus Sibirica Shell Powder, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Water*, Polyquaternium-37, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil*, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract*, Pinus Sibirica Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6Estersps, Corispermum Sibiricum Extract Wh, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Ci 16035, Ci 16255, Hexyl Cinnamal
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. 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.
Glycerin (4.05%), Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Xylitol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Sitosterol, Alcohol Denat, Centella Asiatica Extract, Steareth-4, Cholesterol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Pollen Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Palmeth-2 Phosphate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Water, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Sappan Bark Extract, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Alcohol, Bee Venom, Lecithin
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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, 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. 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.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Water, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Salicylic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Glycolic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool
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
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Synthetic Wax, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Vinyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Ozokerite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Fragrance, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine
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
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Methylpropanediol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 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: Use with care
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Panthenol, Choleth-24, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tromethamine, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Madecassoside, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
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
Purified Water, Glycerin, Ethanol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Olive Oil, Sentient Geranium Flower Oil, Orange Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Peel Extract, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, C12-14 Pareth-12, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citric Acid, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Betaine, Polyquaternium-22, Disodium EDTA, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, 4-Terpineol, Madecassoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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: 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, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Glycol Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Decylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, 4-Terpineol, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Purified Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Trehalose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Fructooligosaccharides, 4-Terpineol, Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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.
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