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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
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Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Azelaic acid, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hypochlorous Acid, Citric Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic 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).
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Colloidal Sulfur, 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, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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).
Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Erythritol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Protease, Ectoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum, Vulgare Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea, Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum, Cassia Bark Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated 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: 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 Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide DEA, PEG/Ppg-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Acetylmethionate, Silanediol Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Triclosan, DMDM Hydantoin, EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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
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, Glycerin, Parfum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Zinc, Acetyl Methionine, Silanediol Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Piptadenia Colubrina Peel Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, 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: 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 Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide DEA, PEG/Ppg-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Acetylmethionate, Silanediol Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Triclosan, DMDM Hydantoin, EDTA, Citric 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
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aqua, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran, Limonene*, Citral*
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Cottonseedamphoacetate, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide, Zinc Pca, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Hydrolyzed Algin, Disodium EDTA, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Calcium Gluconate, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/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).
Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Aqua/Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder, Parfum/Fragrance, Capryloyl Glycine, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein*, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Algin, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry Fruit Extract)*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Zinc Sulfate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract*, Tocopherol, Linalool, Eugenol
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, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chondrus Crispus, Carrageenan, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Citric Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Malic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Xylitol, Salicylic Acid, Citronellol
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysilicone-11, Mica, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Jojoba Esters, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polyacrylamide, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Parfum/Fragrance, Boron Nitride, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Madecassoside, Laureth-7, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tin Oxide, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene
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), Kaolin, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder (Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Shell Powder), Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Parfum(Fragrance), Polysorbate 60, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Lecithin, Ci 42090 (Blue 1), Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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: 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, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Ethyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Nicotinamide, Isohexadecane, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera Shell Powder, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Parfum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Disodium Edetate, Yellow 1 (Tartrazine), Red 33, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Lecithin, Brilliant Blue, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, 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).
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Bacillus Ferment, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Heptapeptide-6, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Micrococcus Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fructose, Urea, Maltose, Glucose, Fructan, Pullulan, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric 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 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 (Aqua), Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Nonapeptide-1, D-Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Behenate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Isohexadecane, Fructose, Urea, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Teprenone, Cholesterol, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Zinc Oxide (Mineral Uv Filter), Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Organic Uv Filter, Nano), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (Organic Uv Filter, Nano), Cocoglycerides (Emollient), Propylheptyl Caprylate (Emollient), Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides (Emollient), Glycerine (Humectant), Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (Emulsifier), Undecane, Tridecane (Ecocert Certified Emollient), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Organic Uv Filter), Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate (Food Grade Emulsifier), Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Oleate (Plant-Based Emulsifiers), Galactoarabinan (Plant-Based Film Former), Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol Acetate (Anti-Oxidant), Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt), Geogard ECT (, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen Agent). 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).
(South Island Pure Artesian Nz) Water (Aqua), Zinc Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Sunscreen Agent), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Sunscreen Agent), Sorbitan Monostearate (Plant-Based Emulsifier), Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel) Oil, Polysorbate 60 (Plant-Based Emulsifier), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Sunscreen Agent), Rosa Mosqueta (Rose) Hip Oil, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin (Humectant), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Certified Organic Mel (Manuka Honeydew Honey Blend), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emollient), Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid (Biogro Approved Preservative), Fragrance Oil, Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum (Food Grade Thickener), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (German Chamomile), Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Butyl Avocadate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Ethoxydiglycol, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730), Fragrance, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Water (Aqua)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Benzalkonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730), Fragrance, Glycerin, Menthol, Menthoxypropanediol, Methyl Lactate, Sd Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Water (Aqua)
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
Benzoyl Peroxide (5%), Benzyl Benzoate, BHT, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Water (Aqua)
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).
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).
Sd Alcohol 40-B, Water (Aqua), Salicylic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Kojic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Red 33 (Ci 17200)
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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (Ácido Salicílico). 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 (Água), Propanediol (Propanodiol), Glycerin (Glicerol), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Triglicerídeo Caprílico/Cáprico), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Copolímero De Acriloildimetiltaurato De Sódio E Acrilato De Hidroxietila), Glyceryl Stearate (Monoestearato De Glicerila), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (C12-15 Alquil Benzoato), PEG-100 Stearate (Estearato De Macrogol 100), Sorbitan Isostearate (Isoestearato De Sorbitana), Polysorbate 60 (Polissorbato 60), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract (Extrato De Folha De Melaleuca Alternifolia), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Extrato De Folha De Aloe Barbadensis), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water (Água De Hamamelis Virginiana (Hamamélis)), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract (Extrato De Raiz De Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Alcaçuz)), Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (Extrato De Fruta De Cucumis Sativus (Pepino)), Camphor (Cânfora), Salicylic Acid (Ácido Salicílico), Glycolic Acid (Ácido Glicólico), Allantoin (Alantoína), Panthenol (Dexpantenol), Sodium Hydroxide (Hidróxido De Sódio), Tocopheryl Acetate (Acetato De Tocoferol), Cetearyl Alcohol (Álcool Cetearílico), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Manteiga De Karité), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (Silicato De Magnésio E Alumínio), 1,2-Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanodiol), Hydroxyacetophenone (Hidroxiacetofenona)
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).
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Limonene, Poloxamer 407
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, 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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: snail mucin Why?
- snail mucin: Snail secretion filtrate and other snail-derived ingredients. Flagged for people who react to it, or who avoid animal-derived ingredients.
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, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Pca, Citric Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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 (Capriloil Ácido Salicílico). 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 (Água), Glycerin (Glicerol), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Cocoil Isetionato De Sódio), Hydrogenated Coconut Acid (Ácido De Coco Hidrogenado), Glycol Distearate (Diestearato De Etilenoglicol), Synthetic Wax (Cera Sintética), Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (Diestearato De Poligliceril-3 Metilglicose), Cetearyl Alcohol (Álcool Cetearílico), Sodium Isethionate (Isetionato De Sódio), Glyceryl Stearate (Monoestearato De Glicerila), Coco-Betaine (Coco-Betaína), Sodium Chloride (Cloreto De Sódio), Centella Asiatica Root Extract (Extrato Da Raiz De Centella Asiática), Centella Asiatica Extract (Extrato De Centella-Asiática), Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract (Extrato Da Folha De Centella Asiática), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Sódio), Madecassoside (Madecassosídeo), Asiaticoside (Asiaticosídeo), Asiatic Acid (Ácido Asiático), Madecassic Acid (Ácido Madecássico), Gluconolactone (Gliconolactona), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Sódio Acetilado), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Ácido Hialurônico Hidrolisado), Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Sódio Hidrolisado), Hyaluronic Acid (Ácido Hialurônico), Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Hidroxipropiltrimônio), Potassium Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Potássio), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer (Crospolímero De Hialuronato Sódico), Pentylene Glycol (Pentileno Glicol), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (Capriloil Ácido Salicílico), Polyquaternium-67 (Poliquatérnio-67), Sodium Acetate (Acetato De Sódio), Isopropyl Alcohol (Álcool Isopropílico), 1,2-Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanodiol), Hydroxyacetophenone (Hidroxiacetofenona), Disodium EDTA (Edetato Dissódico), Parfum (Perfume)
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, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 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).
Alcohol Denat, Aqua, Calamine, Glycerin, Camphor, Dimethyl Sulfone, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 (Ácido Salicílico). 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 (Água), Glycerin (Glicerol), Dipropylene Glycol (Dipropilenoglicol), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (Crospolímero De Metacrilato De Metila), Cyclopentasiloxane (Decametilciclopentasiloxano), Dimethicone (Dimeticona), Cyclohexasiloxane (Cicloexassiloxano), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Crospolímero De Dimeticona/Vinil Dimeticona), Butylene Glycol (Butileno Glicol), Silica (Sílica), Salicylic Acid (Ácido Salicílico), Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment (Fermento De Aureobasidium Pullulans), Bifida Ferment Lysate (Lisado Do Fermento De Bifida), Aspergillus Ferment (Fermento De Aspergillus), Bacillus Ferment (Fermento De Bacillus), Lactococcus Ferment (Fermento De Lactococcus), Lactobacillus Ferment (Fermento De Lactobacillus), Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate (Filtrado Do Fermento De Saccharomyces), Fructooligosaccharides (Frutoligossacarídeos), Maltodextrin (Maltodextrina), Fructan (Frutano), Sorbitol (Sorbitol), Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (Copolímero De Acrilato De Sódio/Acriloildimetil Taurato De Sódio), Trideceth-6 (Tridecete-6), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone (Dimeticona PEG/PPG-18/18), Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone (Lauril PEG/PPG-18/18 Meticona), Isostearyl Alcohol (Álcool Isoestearílico), 1,2-Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanodiol), Xylitol (Xilitol), Citric Acid (Ácido Cítrico), Hydroxyacetophenone (Hidroxiacetofenona), Sodium Phytate (Fitato De Sódio), Parfum (Perfume)
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, 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).
Alcohol Denat, Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycolic Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
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, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Zinc Pca, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Hexadecane, Tetradecane, Dodecane, Octadecane, Eicosane, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc Pca, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Poloxamer 184, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Isoceteth-25, Isoceteth-10, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, 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: Use with care
Aqua (Água), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate), C10-18 Triglycerides (C10-18 Triglicerídeos), Dimethicone (Dimeticona), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (Poliisobuteno Hidratado), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate (Octenilsuccinato De Amido De Alumínio), Cetyl Alcohol (Álcool Cetílico), Glyceryl Stearate (Estearato De Glicerilo), Niacinamide (Niacinamida), Methylpropanediol (Metilpropanediol), Ascorbic Acid (Ácido Ascórbico), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hialuronato De Sódio), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (Ácido Hialurônico Hidrolisado), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Hialuronato Acetilado De Sódio), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract (Extrato De Melaleuca Alternifolia (Melaleuca)), Ceramide NP (Ceramida Np), Cholesterol (Colesterol), Stearic Acid (Ácido Esteárico), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Triglicerídeo Caprílico/Cáprico), Phytosphingosine (Fitosfingosina), Oleic Acid (Ácido Oleico), Lactic Acid (Ácido Lático), Hydrogenated Lecithin (Lecitina Hidrogenada), Sorbitan Isostearate (Isostearato De Sorbitano), Polysorbate 60 (Polisorbato 60), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tauratecopolymer (Acrilato De Hidroxietilo/Acriloildimetil Tauratecopolímero De Sódio), PEG-75 Stearate (PEG-75 Estearato), Ceteth-20 (Ceteth-20), Steareth-20 (Steareth-20), Dimethiconol (Dimeticonol), Carrageenan (Carrageenana), Sucrose (Sacarose), Betaine (Betaína), Allantoin (Alantoína), Tromethamine (Trometamina), 1,2-Hexanediol (1,2-Hexanediol), Hydroxyacetophenone (Hidroxiacetofenona), Ci 19140 (Ci 19140)
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: 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).
Collagen Water, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Lactic Acid, CeramideNP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric 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.
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