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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
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, Bentonite, Methylpropanediol, Kaolin, Hectorite, Myristic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Palmitic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Charcoal Powder, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Powder, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Sodium Phytate, Agar, Decyl Glucoside, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Illite, Montmorillonite, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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.
Ethylhexyl Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Charcoal Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, 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: 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, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycoproteins, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pinus Palustris Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (792,555Ppm), Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract (11,589Ppm), Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Glycoproteins, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Asiaticoside (0.8099Ppm), Asiatic Acid (0.8099Ppm), Madecassoside (0.8099Ppm), Madecassic Acid (0.8099Ppm), Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (409,785Ppm), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract (10,365Ppm), Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycoproteins, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Asiaticoside (0.4188Ppm), Asiatic Acid (0.4188Ppm), Madecassoside (0.4188Ppm), Madecassic Acid (0.4188Ppm), Biosaccharide Gum-1, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Pine Leaf Extract (409,785Ppm), Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract (11,198Ppm), Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Indian Mulberry Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Glycoproteins (8.3760Ppm), Indian Mulberry Flower Extract, Cacao Seed Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycereth-26, Asiaticoside (0.4188Ppm), Asiatic Acid (0.4188Ppm), Madecassoside (0.4188Ppm), Madecassic Acid (0.4188Ppm), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dextrin, Vinyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, C14-22 Alcohols, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (151,272Ppm), Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Centella Asiatica Extract (10,150Ppm), Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propanediol, Chondrus Crispus, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycoproteins, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Asiaticoside (0.1546Ppm), Asiatic Acid (0.1546Ppm), Madecassoside (0.1546Ppm), Madecassic Acid (0.1546Ppm), Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract (508,807Ppm), Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract (10,520Ppm), Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract (1,000Ppm), Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Glycoproteins, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Madecassoside (0.5200Ppm), Asiaticoside (0.5200Ppm), Asiatic Acid (0.5200Ppm), Madecassic Acid (0.5200Ppm), Hydroxyacetophenone, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Succinic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Pantolactone, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glycine Max (Soybean) Oil (10,000Ppm), Squalane, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, 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: 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(Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Phloretin, Tetrahydropiperine, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Ceramide AP, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water (711,614Ppm), Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide (50,000Ppm), Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract (3,649Ppm), Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol (1,000Ppm), Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Bisabolol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (7Ppm), Tocopherol (2Ppm), Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tromethamine
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tranexamic Acid, Glutathione, Bisabolol, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone
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: 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), Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Tranexamic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
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: 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, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Squalane, Simethicone, Bisabolol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glucose, Beta-Carotene, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine
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, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Betaine, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Charcoal Powder
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: 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).
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Water (Aqua), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Carbomer, Glycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Grape Fruit Extract, Papaya Fruit Extract, Apple Extract, Plum Extract, Birch Sap, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Sage Leaf Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Bergamot Leaf Extract, Fig Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Powder, Charcoal Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Octyldodeceth-16, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Betaine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Squalane, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Mandelic Acid, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Soluble Collagen, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Glycylglycine, Squalene, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Menthol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Fragrance
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
MINERAL OIL, STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-20 OLEFIN), PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CELLULOSE GUM, POLYISOBUTENE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, METHYL SALICYLATE
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
AHAs, Astaxanthin, Ceramid, Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral, Niacinamide, Peptides, Retinoid, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Yeast Essence
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
SODIUM CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE, DIOCTYL ADIPATE, HOTMELT ADHESIVE, POLYURETHANE FILM, POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE, GELATIN, POLYISOBUTENE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, ALTERNANTHERA MELALEUCA LEAFOIL, SALICYLIC ACID
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Ceteareth-30, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Chloride, Ceteareth-29, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-33, Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Chloride, Glycine, Colloidal Silver
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Bis (Hydroxymethyl)Imidazolidinyl Urea, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-10, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
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
Rosehip (Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil), Grape Seed (Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil), Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil), Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens Oil), Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil), Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata Flower Oil), Myrtle (Myrtus Communis Oil), Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil)
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut Oil And Rspo Palm Kernel Oil And Corn Starch), Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside (Coconut Oil And Rspo Palm Kernel Oil And Corn Starch), Sodium Levulinate (Sugar Cane), Sodium Anisate (Basil Oil And/Or Star Anise Oil), Coco-Glucoside (Coconut Oil And Rspo Palm Kernel Oil And Corn Starch), Glyceryl Oleate (Grapeseed Oil And Sunflower Seed Oil), Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Squalane, Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil), Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens Oil), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil), Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil), Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil), Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil), Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil), Myrtle (Myrtus Communis Oil), Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit 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
Water, Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol (Rspo Palm Kernel Oil), Cetearyl Olivate (Olive Oil), Sorbitan Olivate (Olive Oil), Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter), Apricot Oil(Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil), Camelina Seed Oil (Camelina Sativa Seed Oil), Propanediol (Corn), Pentylene Glycol (Sugar Cane), Phenethyl Alcohol (Corn), Glyceryl Caprylate (Coconut Oil And/Or Rspo Palm Kernel Oil), Glyceryl Undecylenate (Castor Oil And Coconut Oil), Raspberry Seed Oil (Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil), Elderberry Extract (Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract), Oat Kernel Extract (Avena Sativa Kernel Extract), Hydrolyzed Oats, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil), Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens Oil), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia Oil), Roman Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil), Myrtle (Myrtus Communis Oil), Bergamot (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil), Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin 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
Water, Mineral Salt (Potassium Alum), Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil), Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens Oil), Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil), Juniper Berry (Juniperus Communis Fruit 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
Water, Saponified Coconut Oil (Potassium Cocoate), Saponified Sunflower Oil (Potassium Sunflowerseedate), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil), Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil), Niaouli (Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil), Citric Acid, Cajeput (Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil), Saponified Castor Oil (Potassium Castorate), Pine (Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil), Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil), Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract), Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) 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
Water (Aqua), Liquid Mineral Salts (Potassium Alum), Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia), Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens), Patchouli (Pogostemum Cablin), Juniperus Communis Fruit 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).
Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Gluconolactone, Xylityl Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Sodium Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide
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).
Aqua, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linseed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol
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).
Hydrogenated Farnesene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Ethyl Linoleate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Salix Alba Bark 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: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, 4-Terpineol, Xanthan Gum, Methylpropanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Aminomethyl Propanol
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).
Aqua, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Anisate, Alcohol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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 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
- 4. Skin type