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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ci 16035
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, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Panthenol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 61570, Ci 60730
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, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Glycolic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ci 15510, Ci 16035
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, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Tapioca Starch, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Shell Powder, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Hydrated Silica, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Quartz, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77891
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Cocoglucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Dmdm Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 17200, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Isopropyl Myristate, Alcohol Denat, Aqua, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Alcohol Denat, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Aurantifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Xanthan Gum, Oleth-20, Calcium Chloride, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Glycolic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dibutyl Adipate, Octyldodecanol, Gluconolactone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Steareth-21, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Steareth-2, Parfum, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Citronellol, Populus Tremuloides Bark 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, Sodium Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Distarch Phosphate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Salicylate, Menthol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Distarch Phosphate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Dilaurate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Ci 77891
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, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Distarch Phosphate, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Dilaurate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Leaf Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glucose, Lactic Acid
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, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Alcohol Denat, Distarch Phosphate, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Squalane, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Polysorbate 60, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Lamium Album Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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).
Aqua, Kaolin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lamium Album Leaf Extract, Charcoal Powder, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 77499
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, Kaolin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Bentonite, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Trideceth-9, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seedcake Powder, Disodium EDTA, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Picea Abies Extract, Ci 77891
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, 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, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 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, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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, Kaolin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Bentonite, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Trideceth-9, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 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: 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Steareth-100, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Oleate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Tapioca Starch, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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, 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: 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, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glyceryl Oleate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Imidazolidinyl Urea, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Horseradish Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase
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, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 74160, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Poloxamer 184, Panthenol, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Menthol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Oleth-20, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Horseradish Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Ci 19140
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, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, C12-13 Pareth-9, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Menthol, Sodium Chloride, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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. 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, Alcohol Denat, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (1%). 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Salicylic Acid (1%), Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Silica, Montmorillonite, Perlite, Decyl Glucoside, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Extract, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Zinc Pca, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucomannan, Charcoal Powder, Caffeine, Sucrose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil*, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica *
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil*, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil*, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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\Eau, Alcohol Denat, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil*, Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil*, Eugenol, Limonene, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Algae Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, * Essential Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Eugenol, Peg-6, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Algae Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Tromethamine, Polysorbate 60, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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\Eau, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Wax, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Glucosamine Hcl, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Trehalose, Tromethamine, Polysilicone-11, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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: Avobenzone (3.00%), Homosalate (5.00%), Octisalate (5.00%), Octocrylene (2.70%). 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).
Avobenzone (3.00%), Homosalate (5.00%), Octisalate (5.00%), Octocrylene (2.70%), Water\Aqua\Eau, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Esters, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polyethylene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Farnesol, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Paeonia Albiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Juice, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Sucrose, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Peg-6, Glycerin, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Steareth-21, Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Myristyl Laurate, Trisiloxane, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Myristyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Mica
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 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