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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
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Arginine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Azulene, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Squalane, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Acetylphytosphingosine, Phytosphingosine
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
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gellan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Octyldodeceth-16, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Alcohol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Tributyl Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dexpanthenol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA
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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Disodium Edta, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-26, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Crataegus Oxyacantha Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Benzyl Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethiconol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Arginine, Betaine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Sorbitan Oleate, Propanediol, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gelatin, Gellan Gum, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
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
Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Water, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Carbomer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Squalane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Disodium EDTA, 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 (2%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid (2%), Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vinegar
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: 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, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Olive Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Yeast Ferment Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus Ferment Extract, Limonene, Bergamot Oil, Brussels Sprouts Extract, Linalool, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Evening Primrose Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Algae Extract
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cellulose, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Decylglucoside, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Limonene, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Geraniol, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Gluconolactone, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycine Max(Soybean) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cellulose, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Limonene, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Geraniol, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Gluconolactone, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycine Max (Soybean) Oil, Propanediol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbeth-450 Tristearate, PEG-9 Cocoate, PEG-32 Distearate, PEG-175 Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Urea, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Diglycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ammonium Lactate, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Tocopherol, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polyglycerin-3
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%). 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%), Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Coconut Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Glycolic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Laureth-4, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Polyquaternium-39, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Synthetic Wax, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water
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
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene (0.1%). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene (0.1%), Carbomer 940, Edetate Disodium, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Dimethiconol, Polyacrylate-13, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
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
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trideceth-6, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Moroccan Lava Clay, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-4
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 (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana, Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Imidazolidinyl Urea
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
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%), Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
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), Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Sulfur (6%), Water, Kaolin, Glycereth-26, Linoleic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Synthetic Wax, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Hydrated Silica, Ethoxydiglycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Chromium Hydroxide Green
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
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%), Water, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Paraffin, Cetyl Esters, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
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, Kaolin, Illite, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Montmorillonite, Bisabolol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Xanthan Gum, Propylparaben, Quartz, Polyacrylamide, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Pca, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Laureth-7, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Citric 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Trideceth-10, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Allantoin, Ethylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Propylparaben, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Retinol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Methylparaben, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Sodium Hyaluronate, Quaternium-73, Glycosaminoglycans, Glycogen
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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Ceteareth-20, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Octyldodecanol, Zinc Pca, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Amylopectin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Bacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycine Soja Oil, Salicyloyl Decapeptide-10, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower Leaf Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Oleate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Amylopectin, Xanthan Gum, Dextrin, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, 1.2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine Soja Oil, Salicyloyl Decapeptide-10, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Sodium Oleate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Water, Coco-Caprylate, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Sodium Gluconate, Octyldodecanol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Salicylic Acid, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Tocopherol, Citral, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride
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).
Defined Cell Culture Media 9, Butylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Water, Saccharomyces/Hexapeptide-11 Ferment Filtrate Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Ethoxydiglycol, Trehalose, Pentylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Phytate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Carnitine, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Collagen
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: 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).
Water, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Butylene Glycol, 1,10-Decanediol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Garcinia Mangostana Bark Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zinc Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Horse Fat
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., 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.
- 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: 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).
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mandelic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Arginine, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid (7%), Tromethamine, Water, Salicylic Acid (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid (0.28%), Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Water, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Agar, Gellan Gum, Kojic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malachite Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Bisabolol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Xanthophylls
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: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine
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).
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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.
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