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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: 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 (Water), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Olivate, Propanediol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Wasabia Japonica Root 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 (Water), Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pumice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Disodium Phosphate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Benzyl Salicylate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower 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 (Water), Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower 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 ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water/Eau), Alcohol Denat, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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 (Water), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Alcohol Denat, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Arginine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Trehalose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Betula Alba Juice
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Carnitine, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Maris Sal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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, Methylpropanediol, PEG-8, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carnitine, Maris Sal, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Myristic Acid, Cocamide MEA, Salicylic Acid, Carnitine, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Maris Sal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Lauric Acid, Clary, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Myristic Acid, Cocamide MEA, Salicylic Acid, Maris Sal, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine, 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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Isododecane, Glycerine, C15-19 Alkane, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycolipids, Zea Mays Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Fenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 61565, Ci 40800
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Coco-Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Cellulose, Mannitol, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzophenone-4, Parfum, Ci 77289
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Isododecane, Glycerin, C15-19 Alkane, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Zea Mays Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 61565, Ci 40800
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Gluconolactone, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, 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: 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, Methylpropanediol, PEG-8, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Maris Sal, Carnitine, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 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: 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, Methylpropanediol, PEG-8, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Maris Sal, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 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: 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 Cocoamphoacetate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol (Thiamidol®), Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Isoquercitrin, Glucosylrutin, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Decylene Glycol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Isoquercitrin, Glucosylrutin, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Decylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Ci 42090, Ci 16035
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-R Cellulose, Cera Alba, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Salts, Salicylic Acid, Garcinia Cambogia Fr Extract, Carnitine, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Menthol, Arachidic Acid, Calcium
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 (Water), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethoxydiglycol, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Kojic acid: Kojic Dipalmitate. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Dextrin Palmitate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Fragrance, Candelilla Cera, Synthetic Wax, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kojic Dipalmitate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Benzaldehyde, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Limonene, 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 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, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Betaine Salicylate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Papain, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Diglycerin, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycerin, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Lactate, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat, Disodium EDTA, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Silica, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyisobutene, Parfum (Fragrance), Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Salicylic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Nitrate, Glyoxal, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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 (Water), Poloxamer 184, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Glycereth-26, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyisobutene, Parfum (Fragrance), Salicylic Acid, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, 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 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 (Water), Myristyl Myristate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Betaine, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Mannitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lecithin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Alumina, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Darutoside
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 (Water), Poloxamer 184, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycereth-26, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Lecithin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Poloxamer 184, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth-26, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Alcohol, Zinc Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
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 (Water), Squalane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Cetyl Alcohol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Bisabolol, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Cholesterol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Ceramide 2, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Polysorbate 60, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Sorbic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyamide-5, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, PEG-8, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract (Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water), Betaine Salicylate, Zinc Pca, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Chlorphenesin, Beta-Sitosterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
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: 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).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PEG-8, Betaine Salicylate, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract (Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Lactoglobulin Sulfonate, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Oleanolic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Hydroxystearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Sitosterol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Heptanoate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Stearyl Caprylate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexyl Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Papain, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lauric Acid, Sodium Glutamate, Octyl Hydroxystearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Isostearate, Sorbic Acid, 1.2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Algin, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Coumarin
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 (Water), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, PEG-100 Stearate, Bisabolol, C14-22 Alcohols, Parfum (Fragrance), Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Polyacrylamide, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Farnesol, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-7, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
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The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
- 4. Skin type