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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
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).
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Squalane, Synthetic Wax, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calamine, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide 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.
- 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: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-HexanedioI, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Arginine, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Capylcyl Salicylic, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolyner
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Diglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Polyglycerin-3, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Bakuchiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dextrin, Cyanocobalamin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Guaiazulene, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide 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.
- 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, 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).
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Alba Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Water, Aspergillus Ferment, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Allantoin, Lactobacillus, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 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: 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, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Maltitol, Hexylene Glycol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium Edta, *Bisabolol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, 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, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Wine Extract(100Ppm), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Xylitol, Tartaric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycolic Acid, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopentyldiol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phospholipids, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Collagen, Soluble Proteoglycan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Resveratrol, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Phytosterols, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Cocoate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Fragrance, Mannitol, Potassium Benzoate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Limonene, Hexylene Glycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Linalool, Mica, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Citric Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Citral, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides, Yellow), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides, Red), Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Papain, Citronellol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glucose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutathione, Geraniol, Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Linoleic Acid, Beta-Carotene, 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Alba Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Water, Aspergillus Ferment, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Allantoin, Lactobacillus, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water(Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Papain, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oxygen, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract, Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract, Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract, Propanediol, Maltose, Butylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rutin, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polycaprolactone, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Carbon Dioxide, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid (AHA 1%), Fragrance(Parfum)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Arginine, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Capylcyl Salicylic, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Schinifolium Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Seed Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Triticum Spelta Seed Water, Adenosine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Blue Color, Safflower Yellow, Fragrance (Parfum)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract*, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol*, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Bakuchiol(100Ppm)*, Squalane*, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dextrin, Cyanocobalamin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Guaiazulene, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Dextrin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Glutathione, Charcoal Powder(10Ppm), Adenosine, Algin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Kaolin, Caffeine, Calamine, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butyl Avocadate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Glycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Silt, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acacia Senegal Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Propolis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Caprylyl Glycol, Peat Water, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Propyl Gallate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Alginic Acid, 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
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).
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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Betula Alba Juice, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Aspergillus Ferment, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Trehalose, Coptis Japonica Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arbutin, Bisabolol, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbate, Ascorbic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide 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.
- 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
Houttuynia Cordata Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylglucamine, Lauric Acid, Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Houttuynia Cordata, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Guaiazulene, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Calcium Carbonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera(Grape) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum(Tomato) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Guaiazulene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Polyacrylate-13, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Ceramide 3, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Calamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Propanediol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polydecene, Adenosine, Guiaazulene, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyltripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Acetylhexapeptide-8, Palmitoyltetrapeptide-7, Palmitoylpentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camelia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camelia Japonica Seed Extract, Camelia Asiatica Extract, Camelia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadenisis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Propolis Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seeed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Zinc Oxide, Beta-Glucan, Asiaticoside, Madecaic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Allantoin, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Calamine, Melaleuca Altermifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodeces-16, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Cellulose Gum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Arabic Senegal Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Agar, Mannitol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrogendimethicone
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
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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hyaluronic Acid, Guaiazulene(0.1Ppm), Squalane, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Propolis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 II, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Gluconolactone, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Soybean Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Honey Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus(Carrageenan) Extract, Gluconic Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Propolis Extract, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.45%). 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, Propylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid (0.45%), Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Potassium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Alcohol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, 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
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, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-75 Stearate, Isoceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Potassium Sorbate
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).
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Parfum, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Benzalkonium Chloride
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene Usp (0.1%). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene Usp (0.1%)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Linalool, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methyl Anthranilate, 3-Hexenol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Linalool, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methyl Anthranilate, 3-Hexenol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). 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%), Water, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Polyethylene, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Talc, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Cera Microcristallina, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, Ci 19140, Ci 73360
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Menthyl Lactate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Cetyl Lactate, Salicylic Acid*, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Methyl Benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid*. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid*, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Dimethicone, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Methyl Lactate, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
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 ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
Working on more than one thing?
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