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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: 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).
Rosa Damascena Flower Water*, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Aqua (Water), Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Dimethyl Sulfone (Msm), Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Trehalose, Salix Daphnoides (Violet Willow) Bud/Leaf/Stem Extract, Inulin, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Stem Extract, Colloidal Silver, Glutamic Acid, 7-Dehydrocholesterol (Provitamin D3), Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium PCA, Pca, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Ascorbyl (Vitamin C) Palmitate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate, Genipa Americana Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Water, Cellulose, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Fragrance, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Glycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xylose, Fructooligosaccharides
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: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cellulose Gum, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Betaine Salicylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Chloride, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Totarol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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
Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simethicone, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Linalool, Limonene
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
Aqua/Water, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Tocopherol
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
Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Malic Acid, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Tartaric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Tocopherol, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene
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, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Monostearate, Carbomer Homopolymer Type A, Trolamine, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Vera Leaf
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Niacinamide
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Adenosine, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Glycolipids, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Allantoin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Silica, Tromethamine
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Illite, Kaolin, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Bentonite, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, CI 77492, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Disodium Edta
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, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Sodium Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glucomannan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa oleifera Seed Extract, Papain, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyl -dimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Arginine, Carbomer, Tocopherol, Glycosphingolipids, Glycolipids, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 (2.0%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2.0%), Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, * Decyl Glucoside, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, * Melissa Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum*
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Eau), Propanediol, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Azelaic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Amylopectin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract (Red Algae), Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cymbopogon Flexuosus(Lemongrass) Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil, Ectoin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Natural)
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, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Sodium Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Caramel, Beta-Carotene, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Lactic Acid (Vegan Source), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Amylopectin, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Polydextrose, Erythritol, Dextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum*, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate
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 (Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Betaine, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2.0 %). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2.0 %), Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Certified Organic), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Certified Organic), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Certified Organic), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract (Certified Organic), Arnica Montana Flower Extract (Certified Organic), Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Our Scent Blend With Natural And/Or Essential Oils)
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: 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, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Isopropyl Myristate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange)Fruit Extract, Myristyl Myristate, Myristyl Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Fragrance 01-12-047138, Yellow #5, Orange #4
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).
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Myristate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Fragrance (Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-10, Myristyl Laurate, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Orange 4 (Ci 15510), Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Lactic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Methylheptyl Isostearate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Isopropyl Myristate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceteareth-20, Myristyl Myristate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Myristyl Laurate, Diethylhexyl Sebacate, Trideceth-10, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Orange 4 (Cl 15510), Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract (4,500Ppm), Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, (-)-Alpha-Bisabolol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glutathione, Galactoarabinan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Hydroxyacetophenone
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).
Purified Water, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lime Extract, Eggplant Fruit Extract (100Ppm), Centellae Extract, Pot Marigold Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Juniper Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Allantoin, Trehalose, Betaine, Gardenia Extract, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Birch Sap, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Spanish Licorice Root Extract, Orange Extract, Grape Extract, Apple Extract, Lemon Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ethanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Glycerine, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/VP Copolymer
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: 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).
Botrytis Cinerea/Grape Fruit Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Alcohol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Poloxamer 407, BHT, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Calamine (8%), Denatured Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite (C177004), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Coconut Palm Oil, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Mugwort Leaf Extract, Motherwort Extract, Green Tea Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan
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).
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Propylene Glycol, Beeswax, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (1,000Ppm), Tocopheryl Acetate, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water (100Ppm), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. 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.
- 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
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Allantoin, Menthol, Maltodextrin, Papain, Chromium Oxide Greens, Fragrance, Water, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tea Tree Leaf Water (19Ppm), Centella Asiatica Extract, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Balloon Tendril Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) 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, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Illite, Xanthan Gum, Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Iron Oxide Yellow (Ci 77492), Iron Oxide Black (Ci 77499), Montmorillonite, Calcite, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Erythritol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Saccharina Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Dexpanthenol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tromethamine, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Polyglutamic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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 (Aqua), Glycerin, Cellulose, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-22, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Caramel, 1,2-Hexanediol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Thiamine HCl, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Water, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Cyanocobalamin, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Vinegar, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, Glutathione, Glyceryl Oleate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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