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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
6,286 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: 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).
Diglycerin, Aqua, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Carbon, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Alcohol, Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 4-Butylresorcinol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cholate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tranexamic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Carbon, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Triethyl Citrate, Aqua, Propanediol, Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cholate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Succinic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinal. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Triethanolamine, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Zea Mays Oil, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract, Salicylic Acid, Retinal, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lactoferrin, Copper Sulfate, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Bakuchiol, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-6, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide 40 SH-Polypeptde 2, Gluconolactone, Lecithin, Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chlorate, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Inulin, Hydrochloric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Potassium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Benzoic Acid, Allantoin, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Sulfate, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Ci 10020, Ci 42090
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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, C12-14 Alketh-12, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Lactobionic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dextrin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caramel, Fragrance
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: 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, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Betaine, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Disodium Edta, Maltodextrin, Ceramide Np, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Sodium Palmate, Water, Sulfur, Glycerin, Calcium Carbonate, Fragrance, Etidronic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Myristyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Myristic Acid, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Coconut Acid, Jojoba Esters, Oryza Sativa Powder, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Charcoal Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Pod Ash, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend)
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
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin (Vegetable), Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Charcoal Powder, Allantoin, Menthol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa)
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).
Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea Butter)*, Deionized Water, Stearyl Alcohol (Palm Kernel), Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter*, Theobroma Cacao (Cacao)Seed Butter*, African Black Soap Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Vegetable Glycerin, Jojoba Oil, Salicylic Acid, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower, Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Essential Oil Blend
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).
African Black Soap, Coconut Oil Soap, Decyl Glucoside (Sugar Beets), Lauroyl Lactylate Na (Palm Kernel), Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Essential Oil, Essential Oil Blend, Jojoba Beads, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower, Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dead Sea Salt, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Glycerin (Vegetable/Végétale), Bentonite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Pod) Pod Ash, Plantago Major (Plantain) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Soluble Oat Beta Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind) Fruit Extract, Water (Eau), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit, Ormenis Multicaulis (Moroccan Chamomile) Oil, Iron Oxides (Black), Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Galactoarabinan, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Fragrance (Parfum)
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, Dimethyl Sulfone, Glycerin (Vegetable), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Pod Ash, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis (Chamomile) Oil, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Allantoin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Undecylenate
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
Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Palmitic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Saponified Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Saponified Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Saponified Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Cocoa Pod Ash, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal, Carbon, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate
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 (1.8%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (1.8%), Water (Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Acetic Acid, Niacinamide, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Gluconolactone, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Menthol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum)
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
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin (Vegetable/Végétale), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum (Essential Oil Blend / Mélange D'Huiles Essentielles)
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
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower ) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Grape Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Peel Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel 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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Bentonite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Water, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Beta-Glucan, Persea Gratissima Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Cocoate, Theobroma Cacao Pod Ash, Punica Granatum Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Propionate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Eau), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin (Vegetable), Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 60, Gluconolactone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter(Certified Organic Ingredient) (Fair Trade Ingredient), Honey (Miel), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Hexylresorcinol, Retinyl Propionate, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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
Water, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin (Vegetable), Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Essential Oil Blend), Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Wax, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla (Jericho) Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Balanites Aegyptiaca Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Amino Esters-1, Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pearl Powder (Margarita Powder), Sodium Phytate
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).
Water, Honey, Glycerin (Vegetable), Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Yogurt Powder, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Inulin (Chicory Root), Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Glyceryl Undecylenate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Stearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*♥, Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Kaolin, Glycerin (Vegetable), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Myristyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Cellulose, Viola Odorata (Violet) Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Orchis Mascula (Early Purple Orchid) Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance (Essental Oil Blend)
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/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, PEG-40 Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Amylopectin, Xanthan Gum, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
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(Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides(Ci 77492), Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cellulose Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides(Ci 77499), Propylene Glycol Stearate, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Amylopectin, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carnosine
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
WATER (AQUA), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, TRANEXAMIC ACID, DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SERICIN, OCTYLDODECANOL, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE STEAROXY ETHER, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BIS-ETHOXYDIGLYCOL CYCLOHEXANE 1,4-DICARBOXYLATE, TOCOPHEROL, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
WATER (AQUA), DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TRANEXAMIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SERICIN, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE STEAROXY ETHER, BIS-ETHOXYDIGLYCOL CYCLOHEXANE 1,4-DICARBOXYLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, BHT, TOCOPHEROL, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
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).
Salicylic acid*, purified water, stearic acid, polyethylene glycol 400, myristic acid, potassium hydroxide, concentrated glycerin, lauric acid, ethanol, 1,3-butylene glycol, self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate, dimethyldiallylammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymer solution, disodium edetate, highly polymerized polyethylene glycol, sodium metabisulfite, bisethoxydiglycol cyclohexanedicarboxylate, acetylated sodium hyaluronate, silicic anhydride, sodium hyaluronate (2), sericin, chamomilla recutita (chamomile) extract (1), fragrance * indicates "active ingredient" No indication indicates "other ingredients"
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water(Aqua/Eau), Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Sd Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), PEG-150, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Glycerin, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Polysilicone-2, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Benzoic 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: 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(Aqua/Eau), Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-6, PEG-32, PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glycerin, Erythritol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, BHT, Benzoic Acid
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).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Tocopherol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Linalool, Aqua/Water/Eau, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Undecane, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Tridecane, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Lipids / Tomato Fruit Lipids, Propylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ci 61565/Green 6, Ci 60725/Violet 2, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil / Rice Bran Oil, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Rice Extract, Lactic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum/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: 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).
Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Aqua, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moroccan Lava Clay, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Silica, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil/Ginger Root Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Lemon Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil/Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil/Peppermint Oil, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Tocopherol, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil, Menthoxypropanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Prunus Cerasus Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-100 Stearate, Cera Alba, Myristyl Myristate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sorbitan Tristearate, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Paraffin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Isohexadecane, PEG-14M, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Squalane, Glycine Soja Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Caramel, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Tocopherol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Citric Acid, Parfum
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 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