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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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Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate**, Lauryl Glucoside**, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine**, Lactic Acid**, Cocoglucoside**, Glyceryl Oleate**, Malva Sylvestris Flower Water*, Glycerin**, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water*, Tea Tree Leaf Oil*, Salvia Officinalis Lavandulifolia Herb Oil**, PCA**, Propanediol**, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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 (Hungarian Thermal Water), Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Phospholipids, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, 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: 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 (Hungarian Thermal Water), Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Extract, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Fragrance), Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silica, Polyglucuronic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, 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 (Water), Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Chondrus Crispus Powder (Carrageenan), Sodium Anisate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Benzyl Alcohol, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Copper Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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 (Hungarian Thermal Water), Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Arginine, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract’, Zinc Glycinate, Ethanol, Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum (Fragrance), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Lecithin, Sorbic Acid, Geraniol, Citronellol, 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: 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).
Glycerin, Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Saccharomyces(Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Colloidal Silver, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phospholipids, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Protease, Subtilisin, Geraniol, Citronellol, 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 (Hungarian Thermal Water), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharomyces (Hungarian Thermal Water) Ferment Extract’, Colloidal Silver, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Phospholipids, Geraniol, Citronellol, 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).
Kaolin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Calamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Volcanic Ash, Tocopherol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Vinegar, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Aqua (Water/Eau), Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Limonene*.*Naturally occurring in essential oils
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).
Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Potassium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Coco-Glucoside, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin
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, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Potassium Benzoate, Sorbitol, Coco-glucoside, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-Arbutin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Allantoin, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Thioctic Acid, Tocopherol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Biotin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Linoleic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl
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
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia(Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic 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
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide (50,000 Ppm), Methylpropanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Adenosine, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glutathione (100 Ppm), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol
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
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Fructan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Glucose, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linolenic 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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Allantoin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentalaurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Citric Acid, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Salicylic Acid, 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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Salicylic Acid, Alginic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mannitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Carbomer, Arginine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Allantoin, Sucrose, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Panthenol, Betaine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, 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
Water, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dipropylene Glycol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-39, PEG-14M, Allantoin, Panthenol, Capric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, BHT, Asiaticoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mannitol, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sucrose, Glycolic Acid, Bromelain
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, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Arachidic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Capric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-2 Phenyl Ether
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octyldodeceth-16, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Azelaic Acid, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Kojic Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Azelaic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Heptyl Undecylenate, Centella Asiatica Oil, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Fragrance, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Citral, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil, Kojic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Retinal. 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, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Tripropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Disodium Edta, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Ceramide NP, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Retinal
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, Retinal, Retinyl Palmitate. 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: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Zinc Pca, Allantoin, Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Tocopherol, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Guaiazulene, Retinal, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tripeptide-29, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-37, Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Parfum/Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Hexylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Geraniol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactic Acid, Citral, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Sulfur, Glycyrrhizic acid 2K, Water, ethanol, BG, PEG (80), PEG (120), apricot juice, Reishi extract, Clara extract-1, Rosemary extract, Hydroxyapatite, sericite, zinc oxide, glycosyl trehalose / hydrogenated starch decomposition product mixed solution, concentrated glycerin, carboxyvinyl polymer, xanthan gum, K hydroxide, silicic anhydride, acrylic acid / alkyl methacrylate copolymer, methylparaben
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).
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cetearyl Olivate, Decyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Palmitic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oleic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Succinic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID / DEXTRIN / AMYLOPECTIN. 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, RTHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL / DICETYL PHOSPHATE / CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, ETHYLENE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL, MEDICAGO SARIVA (ALFALFA) EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE / TITANIUM DIOXIDE / STEARIC ACID / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID / DEXTRIN / AMYLOPECTIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE, ORGANIC BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBANZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE. IMPERATA CYLINDRICA ROOT EXTRACT / PEG-8 / CARBOMER, ARTEMIA EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, GALACTOARABINAN, ORGANIC HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER)SEED OIL, 1-METHYLHYDANTOIN-2-IMIDE, BISABOLOL, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL / HYDROLYSED PRUNUS DOMESTICA / SUCROSE DILAUEATE / POLYSORBATE 20 / PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT / PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT / CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE) PEEL EXTRACT / POLYGLYCERYL - 10 DIISOSTEARATE / POLYGLYCERYL - 10 LAURATE / GLUCONOLACTONE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE RETINOL. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
WATER, GKUCONOLACTONE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, ETHYLENE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL ALCOHOL / LECITHIN, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE / ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLATE, METHYL GLUCETH-10, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER / PVM/MA COPOLYMER, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-75 STEARATE / CETETH-20 / STEARETH-20, ORGANIC HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, ORGANIC SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HYDROLYSED PRUNUS DOMESTICA / SUCROSE DILAURATE / POLYSORBATE 20 / PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT / PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT / CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE) PEEL EXTRACT / POLYGLYCERYL - 10 DIISOSTEARATE / POLYGLYCERYL - 10 LAURATE, MEDICAGO SATIVA (ALFALFA) EXTRACT, 1-METHYLHYDANTOIN-2-IMIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALICYLIC ACID, BISABOLOL, SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACT, ACETYL TYROSINE, GALACTOARABINAN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE RETINOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PENTAERYTHRITYL DISTAERATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDE / C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN / LAURETH-7, XANTHAN GUM, BHT, CITHIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, 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: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Glycerin, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, C12-15 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Panthenol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Benzalkonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, PEG-30 Phytosterol, Phytosphingosine, Isopentyldiol, Laureth-23, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Polyquaternium-6, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, 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: 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 Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Parfum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Menthol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Horseradish Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Ci 17200, Ci 42090, Ci 77891
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PVP, Xanthan Gum, C12-13 Pareth-9, Salicylic Acid, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Parfum, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Charcoal Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 77499
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Gluconolactone, PEG-8, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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, Glycerin, Betaine, Decyl Oleate, Isohexadecane, Squalane, Steareth-2, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Steareth-21, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Salicylic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Sodium Hydroxide, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylparaben, Diamond Powder, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Dilaurate, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pisum Sativum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, P-Anisic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Glycerin, Aqua, Kaolin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Ci 77891
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 ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
Working on more than one thing?
The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
- 4. Skin type