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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
Sulfur (10%), Water/Aqua/Eau, Bentonite, Kaolin, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Polysorbate 20, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Carbomer, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Hydroxide, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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/Eau, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycolic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isocetyl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Maleic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Jojoba Esters, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Sodium Phytate, Cholesterol, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Stearic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-11, Histidine Hcl, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Viola Tricolor Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Linolenic Acid (Vitamin F), Aminobutyric Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Alanine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: 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, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) F ruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oeno thera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, Glucose, C12-14 Pareth-12, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Benzyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Linalool
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
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate, Diglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, Beta-Glucan, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Extract, Silica, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, 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: Use with care
Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beeswax, Ceresin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil (1, 200ppm), Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Moringa Pterygosperma (Moringa Oleifera) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi/Holy Basil) Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (False Daisy) Extract, Citral, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Poloxamer 407, Hydrogen Peroxide, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Phytic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, BHT
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 (1.0%). 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 (1.0%), Water, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Squalane, Lecithin, Oligopeptide-10, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Ppg-12/Smdi Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, O-Cymen-5-Ol
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/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zeolite, Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Trideceth-6, Sargassum Muticum Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Linalool, Limonene, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phosphate, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Farnesol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, BHT
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (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%), Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Alcohol Denat, Hexyldecanol, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Oligopeptide-10, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Laureth-12, Polysorbate 60, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, O-Cymen-5-Ol
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 (0.50%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (0.50%), Water, Alcohol Denat, Laureth-4, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Cocoyl Argininamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Decylene Glycol, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Maltodextrin, Niacinamide, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 20, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Limonene, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Magnesium Hydroxide, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus Ferment Extract, Pantolactone, Hyaluronic Acid, Silanetriol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ascorbic Acid, D&C Red No. 33 (Ci 17200), FD&C Red No. 4 (Ci 14700)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
PEG-6, Sodium Bicarbonate, Oleth-20, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Tribehenin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Limonene, BHT, Aqua/Water/Eau, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Phytic Acid, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Linalool, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Phosphate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Distomees, Propanediol, Bentonite, Decyl Glucoside, Alcohol Denat., Lauryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, PVP, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Laureth-12, Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide (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).
Glycerin, Water/Aqua/Eau, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Papain, Calcium Pantothenate, Bromelain, Maltodextrin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Urea, Polyquaternium-10, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, Magnesium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Lactate, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Glucose, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium Edta, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Red 4 (Ci 14700), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Methyl Gluceth-20, Silica, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Laureth-12, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Paraffin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, PVP, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-75 Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Microcristallina Cera/Microcrystalline Wax/Cire Microcrystalline, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Distomees, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salicylic Acid, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract, Squalane, Pullulan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthyl Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Parfum/Fragrance, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citric Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Distomees, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ozokerite, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Fragrance (Parfum), Zinc Ricinoleate, Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lauroyl Lysine, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Carnitine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Madecassoside, Sarcosine, Acetamide Mea, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Cyclodextrin, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Palmitamide Mea, Sodium Phosphate, Squalane, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Escin, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, 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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water)/Eau, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Capryloyl Glycine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Panthenol, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance), Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinal. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea 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.
Glacial Water, Purified Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Hexyl Laurate, Micrococcus Ferment Lysate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-53amide, Palmitoyl Sh-tripeptide-1amide, Palmitoyl Sh-tripeptide-3 Amide, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Eop, Cyanocobalamin, Retinal, Bakuchiol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-glucan, Panthenol, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Fermentation Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Olive Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Sea Grape Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Cholesterol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Nelumbo Nucifera (White Lotus) Flower Extract, Torreya Nucifera (Yugdugu) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Nelumbo Nucifera (White Lotus) Flower Extract, Torreya Nucifera (Yugdugu) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Allantoin
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).
Purified Water, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe-Vera) Leaf Juice, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Gluconate
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).
Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Heptyl Glucoside, Yugdugu Extract, Polyquaternium-39, Butylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Willow Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Neem Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Soybean Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium, Olive Oil, Cocoyl Ainoacid, Sodium, Olive Oil, Cocoyl Fruttoside, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol Acetate, Peppermint Oil, Tea Tree 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: 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Heptyl Glucoside, Yugdugu Extract, Polyquaternium-39, Butylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Willow Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Neem Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Soybean Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium, Olive Oil, Cocoyl Ainoacid, Sodium Olivoyl/Cocoyl Fruttoside, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol Acetate, Peppermint Oil, Tea Tree 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: 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, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe-Vera) Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Propanediol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Heptyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Gluconate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol Acetate
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Purified Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Zinc Pca, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Betaine, Natural, Molasses, Heptyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Perfume, Synthetic Wax, Ci 77288
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).
Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Heptyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf (Neem) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree), Ho Leaf Oil, Perfume, Ci 77288
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
Purified Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Olivate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C15-19 Alkane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Aqua, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Gluconate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Perfume, Ci 77288
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).
Purified Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf (Neem) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Perfume, Ci 77288
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).
Purified Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Perfume, Ci 77288
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: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Glycerine, Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Sesame Oil, Hydrolysed Soybean, Stearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Camellia Extract, Yugdugu Extract, White Lotus Extract, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Iron Oxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzenemethanol, Glutathione, Sodium Gluconate, 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).
Purified Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycolic Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 0-Cymen-5-Ol, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Dextran, Tripeptide-1, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Zinc Pca, Heptyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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