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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.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Propolis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Carbomer, Purified Water, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Madecassoside, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Betaine, 4-Terpineol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Trehalose, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Natto Gum, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Saccharomyces Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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: Use with care
Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Citrate, Gluconolactone, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Propolis Extract, Madecassoside, 4-Terpineol, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Natto Gum, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Betaine, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Tromethamine
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, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Ethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Phospholipids, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Trehalose, Hyaluronic Acid, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide Hydrolysate, 4-Terpineol, Pentylene Glycol, Pullulan, Propolis Extract, Natto Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 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: Use with care
Aqua, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, 4-Terpineol, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trehalose, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate
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
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid
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
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Choleth-24, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Caffeine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Acetyl Glucosamine, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Octanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid
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, 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).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Water, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Sucrose Palmitate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Surfactin, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Myristate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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).
Water, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Choleth-24, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobionic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Tranexamic Acid, 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: 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, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cocamide DEA, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycol Distearate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Sebacic Acid, Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylcellulose, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
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
Benzoyl Peroxide (5.0%), Aqua (Water), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carrageenan, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.75%). 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 (0.75%), Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triheptanoin, Octadecenedioic Acid, Silybum Marianum Extract, Magnesium Pca, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Succinoglycan, Bisabolol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Palmitic Acid, Lecithin, Physalis Angulata Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Carbomer, C9-12 Alkane, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
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, Pumice, Glycolic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Sodium Hydroxide, Jojoba Esters, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bisabolol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Steareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-21, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol
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 (2.0%). 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 (2.0%), Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Maltobionic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Sulfur (8.0%), Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tranexamic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
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).
Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polysorbate 80
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sulfur, Propanediol, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Cocoate, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Inulin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. 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, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Ascorbic Acid, Gold, Glutathione, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tricaprylin, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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
Alcohol Denat, Aqua/Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Glycerin, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Sodium Usnate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Eugenol
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
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Lavandula Hybrida Oil*, Alcohol**, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Propolis Extract*, Aqua/Water, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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
Sodium Cocoate**, Aqua/Water, Glycerin**, Coconut Acid**, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Lavandula Hybrida Oil*, Sodium Chloride, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil*, Linalool, 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: Use with care
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf 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
Aqua (Water), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Laurate, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Alcohol Denat., Panthenol, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract*, Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Flower Extract*, Propolis Extract*, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Herb Oil*, Canarium Luzonicum (Elemi) Gum Oil, Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil Expressed*, Citrus Aurantium (Neroli) Flower Oil*, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Oil*, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil*, Levulinic Acid, Citric Acid, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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/Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin**, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glycerin, Levulinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Levulinate, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Cymbopogon Martini Oil*, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Commiphora Confusa Resin Oil*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil*, Citric Acid, Galium Aparine Extract*, Boswellia Neglecta Resin Oil*, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil*, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol
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, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Kaolin, Glycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder, Sucrose Cocoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Levulinic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Berberis Aquifolium Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil*, Cymbopogon Martini Oil*, Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil*, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil*, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
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/Water, Glycerin, Levulinic Acid, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Levulinate, Berberis Aquifolium Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Cymbopogon Martini Oil*, Commiphora Confusa Resin Oil*, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil*, Boswellia Neglecta Resin Oil*, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil*, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol
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: 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/Aqua/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine Salicylate, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Tromethamine, Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aspartic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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
Water, Azelaic Acid, Squalane, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Pen tylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Maltodextrin, PEG-150 Distearate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Octadecyl Di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Glutathione, Propanediol, Sodium DNA, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Palmitoy Tripeptide-5, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Ceramide EOP, 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, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
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, Azelaic Acid (150,000Ppm), Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tripropylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, C12-14 Alketh-12, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Trisodium Phosphate, Glutathione (10Ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
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).
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, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Glyceryl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Methylpropanediol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Glucose, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Sodium 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).
Purified Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Carbomer, Mugwort, Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glucose
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Glucose, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Succinic Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Tromethamine, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol
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).
Water, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Fragrance, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Phytate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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 ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
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The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
- 4. Skin type