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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, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Thymol, Terpineol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, Hexylresorcinol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Limonene, 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, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat.(95% V/V Content 3% W/W Denatured With Tert Butyl Alcohol), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/VP Copolymer, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Triethanolamine, Terpineol, Thymol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Limonene, 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: 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, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Squalene, Zinc Pca, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Agastache Rugosa Extract, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Inula Helenium Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Quaternium-73
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).
Aqua (Water), Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Laureth-7 Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Zinc Pca, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Ceteareth-25, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Behenic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NS, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Potassium Sorbate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Ceramide AG, Ceramide EOS, Ceramide EOS, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Glucose, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Carnosine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Metabisulfite
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, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Salicylic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Silver, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate
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, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Sodium Lactate, Olus Oil, Batyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Glycine, Lactic Acid, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Hydroxyproline, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Sodium Pca, Fructose, Inositol, Urea, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Carbonate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycine Soja Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Pentane, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylamide, Triethanolamine, Farnesol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate
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: 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).
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyacrylate-13, Ethoxydiglycol, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cyclodextrin, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, BHA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol
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, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Zinc Pca, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid
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, PEG-32, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, 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: 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, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Malic Acid, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Niacinamide, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Ferrocyanide, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, 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: 2% Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
2% Salicylic Acid, Silver, Azelaic Acid, Noni Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Malic Acid, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Hot Spring Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Purified Water, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine Salicylate, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Noni Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Knotweed Root Extract, Gold Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spanish Licorice Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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
Water, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodeceth-16, Panthenol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Alcohol, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol (6 Ppm). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Niacinamide (10 %), Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, C12-14 Alketh-12, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Gellan Gum, Honokiol, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles, Dextrin, Lecithin, Silica, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol (6 Ppm), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Glycine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Wheat Protein, Whey Protein, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Black
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, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Adenosine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Disodium Edta, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Carbomer, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cetraria Islandica 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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Colloidal Sulfur (2%), Gluconolactone, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Hectorite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-67, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Mannitol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Candida Bombicola Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polybutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tribehenin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Magnesium Sulfate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Stearic Acid, Glucose, Ethylcellulose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Propanediol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
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).
Onsen-Sui, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Water, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Onsen-Sui (89%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone (PHA), Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine Salicylate, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
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: 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 Acid. 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).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Kojic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tropolone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bakuchiol, Fragrance
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Aluminum Hydroxide, Adenosine, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Water, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Stearic Acid, Zinc Pca, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Diglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Disiloxane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Barium Sulfate (Ci 77120), Biotin, Mica (Ci 77019), Polyurethane-15, Asiatic Acid, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Alcohol Denat, Isododecane, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Pantothenic Acid, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dibutyl Adipate, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Madecassic Acid, Cholesterol, Tin Oxide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Magnesium Pca, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Behenyl Alcohol, Calcium Pantothenate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside
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: 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 Acid. 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).
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Tripropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Kojic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glycolipids, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
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
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, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Disiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Iron Oxides(Ci 77492), Iron Oxides(Ci 77491), Iron Oxides(Ci 77499)
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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA). 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, Ethanol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Trehalose, Glycereth-26, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Gluconolactone (PHA), Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA), Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Fragrance
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: 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).
Purified Water, Niacinamide (50,000 Ppm), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Panthenol (750.1 Ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, White Throat Mushroom Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Chloride, Ethanol, Glutathione (0.3Ppm), Polysorbate 80, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine Hcl, BHT, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide 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.
- 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: 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, Niacinamide (50,000 ppm), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Diethoxy Ethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Panthenol (750.1 ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ubiquinone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Chloride, Alcohol, Glutathione (0.3 ppm), Polysorbate 80, Calcium Gluconate, Pyridoxine HCL, BHT, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Calcium Pantothenate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Silica, Stearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol
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: 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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Polysorbate 85, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder (10,000Ppm), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil (10Ppm), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water (0.1Ppm), Charcoal Powder (8,000Ppm), Beeswax, Dipropylene Glycol, Chromium Oxide Greens, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Illite, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, 1,2-Hexanediol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Glyceryl Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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 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