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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Purified Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Cellulose Gum
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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).
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, C12-14 Alketh-12, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Fragrance, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
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, 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, Lactobacillus Ferment, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Sea Salt, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Betaine, Tromethamine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Jasminum Officinale (Common Jasmine) Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Silica, Propanediol, Kaolin (CI 77004), Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Cellulose Gum, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Succinic Acid, Phytosterols, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Papain, Salicylic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Glycine, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Arginine, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Lauric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Thiamine HCl, Cyanocobalamin, Disodium EDTA
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/aqua, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-glucoside, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Potassium Cocoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-hexanediol, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Linoleic Acid, Myristoyl/palmitoyl Oxostearamide/arachamide Mea, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, 2-capryloyl Capryloyl Methyl Alaninate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Betaine, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trehalose, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gellan Gum, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Agar, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 4-Terpineol, Ectoin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Phytosterols
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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Arginine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Lactobionic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Bis-capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Ectoin, Linoleic Acid, Madecassoside, Myristoyl/palmitoyl Oxostearamide/arachamide Mea, Phytosterols, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Candida Bombicola/glucose/methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Glycolipids, Tartaric Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: 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, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oll, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Alketh-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactoblonic Acid, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PVM/MA Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adansonia Digitata Seed ON, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Propanediol, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Lysine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Methionine, Cysteine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Lauric Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Phytosterols, Glycolipids, Bis- Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
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: 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).
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Coconut Acid, Coco-Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Isethionate, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Myristyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, CI 77288, Cholesterol, CI 77007, Ceramide NP, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Bis-Hexylamido Isopropanol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/aqua, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Kunzea Ericoides Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside, Adenosine, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, 7-dehydrocholesterol, Bis-hexylamido Isopropanol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-67, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Limonene, Trideceth-6
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-150 Distearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Parfum/Fragrance, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyquaternium-67, Salicylic Acid, Amodimethicone, Sodium Phytate, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Limonene, Trideceth-6
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-9 Pg-Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum/Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Trideceth-12, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Tocopherol, Xylose, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Limonene, Propylene Glycol, Serine, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Caffeine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Chlorphenesin, Propylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pentylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Linalyl Acetate, Carvone, Linalool, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pinene
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).
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil / Apricot Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil/Avocado Oil, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olive Fruit Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Salicylic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil/Peppermint Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil - Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Limonene, Isopropyl Myristate, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil/Ginger Root Oil, Citronellol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Farnesol, Citral, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Magnesium Sulfate, Laureth-23, Taurine, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Arginine, Lysine Hydrochloride, Lysine Hcl, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol (D50156/2)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Magnesium Sulfate, Laureth-23, Taurine, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Arginine, Lysine Hydrochloride, Lysine Hcl, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol
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: 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, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Linalool, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Rice Amino Acids, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Dimethicone, Arbutin, Glycerin, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Dna (Polydeoxyribonucleotide, C-Pdrn), Dimethiconol, Ci 77891, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, 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, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hydrolyzed Dna, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Carotene
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Hydrolyzed Dna, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Purified Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Nucleic Acid Diol, Purslane Extract, Trehalose, Centellae Extract, Fig Extract, Pot Marigold Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Betaine, Alcohol, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pantolactone, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Dna, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panthenol, Ethylhexyl Glycerine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Polyquaternium-51, Ethylhexyl Glycerine, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Vinegar, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
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).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Dna, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Ceramide, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Mannose, Lysine, Bergamot Oil, Lavender Oil, Proline, Copper Gluconate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hydrolyzed DNA, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Carotene
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
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, C12-14 Alketh-12, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed DNA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Tocopherol
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: 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, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed DNA, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, 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: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed DNA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Sorbitan Stearate, Adenosine, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Raffinose, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Folic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Xanthan Gum, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol
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
Glycerin, Kaolin, Aqua (Water), Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Colloidal Sulfur, Alcohol Denat, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Gluconate, Benzyl Alcohol, Camphor, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool, Leptospermum Scoparium Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Citral, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Citronellol, Crataegus Oxyacantha Stem Extract, Limonene, Glucose, Geraniol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Benzoate, Xylitol, Propanediol, Santalum Album (Sandalwood, Ho Wood Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Surfactin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Farnesol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycol Palmitate, Behenyl Alcohol, Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil (Butyrospermum Parkii Oil), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil), Glycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Glycine Soja Oil), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols (Glycine Soja Sterols), Glycolipids, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydroxycitronellal, Lactic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Phospholipids, Pyrus Cydonia Seed, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yellow 5 (Ci19140), Yellow 6 (Ci15985)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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/Eau, Tapioca Starch, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Salicylic Acid, Arginine, Silica, Polypropylene, PTFE, Sorbitan Stearate, Zinc Pca, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Natural 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: 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).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Water/Eau, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Zinc Pca, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural 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 ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
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The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
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