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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. 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).

Ingredients (17)

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Bromelain, Water, Maltodextrin, Squalane, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol

Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged

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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).

Ingredients (5)

Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

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).

Ingredients (5)

Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (24)

Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide DEA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ci 42090, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ci 19140, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

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).

Ingredients (13)

Aqua, Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
  • alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients
Grade: ExcellentPregnancy-safe

Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly

Ingredients (14)

Water, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Hydroxymethyl Dioxolanone, Tocopherol

Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged

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Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (27)

Demineralized Water, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Salicylic Acid, Calendula Officinalis, Calendula Oil, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (17)

Demineralized Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Zinc, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin

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 ingredients
Avoid

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (26)

Aqua, Sodium PCA, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3- Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (17)

Demineralized Water, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium PCA, Zinc, Glycolic Acid, Fenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Cucumber Extract, Alfa-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalol, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitamin E

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (23)

Water, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Pidolate, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Fragrance, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Tromethamine, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Linalool

Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
  • fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
  • niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

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Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (30)

Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, PEG-75, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, PEG-14M, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Guaiazulene, Oil Soluble Licorice(Glycyrrhiza) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (33)

Water, Alcohol Denat, Calamine, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Guaiazulene, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-10, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (65)

Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Guaiazulene, Calamine, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (25)

Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Trideceth-10, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Guaiazulene, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42053

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 ingredients
Grade: ExcellentPregnancy-safe

Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly

Ingredients (42)

Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Akebia Quinata Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Carnosine, Taurine, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Betaine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Rosa Damascena Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA

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 ingredients
Grade: FairPregnancy-safe

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Ingredients (28)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Tartaric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tromethamine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium Edta, Fragrance

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (75)

Purified Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bergamot Oil, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arginine, Cyanocobalamin, Aspartic Acid, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Pca, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Alanine, Gluconolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Zinc Pca, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (75)

Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arginine, Cyanocobalamin, Aspartic Acid, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Pca, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Alanine, Gluconolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Zinc Pca, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosterols, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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.

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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).

Ingredients (40)

Purified Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bergamot Oil, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Zinc Pca, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, 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.

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Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) 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.

Ingredients (92)

Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Sodium Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Canadian Colloidal Clay (5%), Titanium Dioxide, Charcoal Powder, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polydecene, Silt, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Agar, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Guaiazulene, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Glutathione, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Fagus Sylvatica Seed Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Rose Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Anona Cherimolia Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Corthellus Shiitake (Mushroom) Extract, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Porphyra Yezoensis Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Cuttlefish Extract, Prunus Mume Seed Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Alginic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-2, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

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).

Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).

Ingredients (64)

Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Fragrance, Mannitol, Potassium Benzoate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hexylene Glycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Citric Acid, Niacinamide (70Ppm), 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Papain, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate(4.5Ppm), Glucose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl(2Ppm), Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (1Ppm), Panthenol(1Ppm), Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione(0.2Ppm), Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ascorbic Acid(10Ppb), Biotin (10Ppb), Pyridoxine (10Ppb), Folic Acid(10Ppb), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin (1Ppb), Tocopherol(1Ppb), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Riboflavin (0.1Ppb), Thiamine Hcl(0.1Ppb), Linoleic Acid (0.1Ppb), Beta-Carotene (0.1Ppb), Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate

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 ingredients
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Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).

Ingredients (53)

Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Avobenzone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (31)

Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, PEG-75, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, PEG-14M, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).

Ingredients (32)

Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Salicylic Acid, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark 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.

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Ingredients (29)

Water, PVP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Bentonite, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Fragrance

Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
  • fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

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Ingredients (25)

Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium Edta, Fragrance (Parfum)

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.

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Grade: GoodPregnancy-safe

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Ingredients (25)

Water, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobionic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Gluconolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Coptis Japonica Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (53)

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Water, Guaiazulene, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil, Zinc Pca, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xanthan Gum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (58)

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract(10,000Ppm), Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Asiaticoside(36Ppm), Madecassic Acid(32Ppm), Asiatic Acid(32Ppm), Guaiazulene, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Zinc Pca, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Propolis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside(10Ppb), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care

Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Avobenzone. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).

Ingredients (48)

Water, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Avobenzone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan

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.

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Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).

Ingredients (64)

Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide(20,100Ppm), 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Amodimethicone, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Citric Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate(2Ppm), Panthenol(2Ppm), Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate(1Ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Glutathione, Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Glucose, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ceramide NP(Ceramide 3), Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid(22Ppb), Biotin(22Ppb), Pyridoxine(22Ppb), Folic Acid(22Ppb), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Cyanocobalamin(2Ppb), Tocopherol(2Ppb), Riboflavin(2Ppb), Thiamine Hcl(2Ppb), Linoleic Acid(2Ppb), Beta-Carotene(2Ppb)

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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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).

Ingredients (80)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water(9,800Ppm), Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract(1,000Ppm), Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Guaiazulene, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tartaric Acid, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycolic Acid, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Isopentyldiol, Honey Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Catechins(0.285Ppm), Phospholipids, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Gluconic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Artemisia Annua Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Dextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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.

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Kids: 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).

Ingredients (80)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitol, Guaiazulene, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tartaric Acid, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycolic Acid, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Isopentyldiol, Honey Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Phospholipids, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Gluconic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Artemisia Annua Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Swiftlet Nest Extract, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phytosterols, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Dextrin, Calcium Carbonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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 ingredients
Grade: FairUse caution

Kids: 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).

Ingredients (83)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Water (9,800Ppm), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract (1,000Ppm), Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Coptis Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Xylitol, Tartaric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, Honey Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Propolis Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Glutathione, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Propanediol, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ubiquinone, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Biotin, Phytosterols, Beta-Carotene, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, 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.

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