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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
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
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Panthenol (3,000 Ppm), Allantoin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract (50 Ppm), Lauric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA
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), Dipropylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Charcoal Powder, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Papain, Lipase, Protease, Bromelain
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua [Water], Lauryl Glucoside, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citrus Limon Peel Extract (Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum [Fragrance]
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Olive Fruit, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethyl Macadamiate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pistacia Lentiscus Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Myrtle) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Malic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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
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, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Capric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Dryopteris Filix-Mas Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Aqua, Polysorbate 80, PEG-150 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glutathione, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Black Iron Oxide, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment (1,066 Ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Adenosine, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Mica, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Pearl Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Bovine Acetylated Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Lauryl Betaine, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia 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
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).
Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-20 Olefin), Polyisobutene, Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Niacinamide, Centella Titrated Extract
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
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).
Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Polyisobutene, Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Niacinamide, Centella Titrated Extract Ointme
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Polyquaternium-67, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Water, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Carbomer, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Phytosterols, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylic Rate, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Ceramide NP, Arachidic Acid, Glucose, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Squalane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Collagen Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Leucine, Lysine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Tocopherol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Trehalose, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Trideceth-10, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Trehalose, Betaine, Allantoin, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Montmorillonite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bentonite, Hectorite, Illite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica (Got Kola) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Nardostachys Jatamansi Rhizome/Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Gluconolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Bean Seed Extract/Sodium Glutamate Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Caramel, Pentylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, C12-14 Alketh-12, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
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.
Dipropylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (33%), Alcohol Denat, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (20%), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, 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, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethyl Hexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trehalose, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-10, Mg Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Water, Diisostearyl Malate, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Seed Oil), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil (Green Tea Seed Oil), Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract (Eggplant Extract), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Wax, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Glycerin, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Alketh-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Betaine, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Methyl Gluceth-20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaglucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diatomaceous Earth, Citric Acid
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, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Quaternium-60, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Urea
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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