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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).
Aqua, Sd Alcohol 1, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Lactate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Menthol, Buteth-3, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Ci 42090
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).
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Panthenol, Papain, Etidronic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 11680, Cl74261
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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Aqua, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylene Glycol Distearate, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Niacinamide, Benzophenone-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethoxydiglycol, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Papain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Silica
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).
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Carica Papaya Extract, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 47000
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).
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Octadecenedioic Acid, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Ci 77891, Ci 11680, Ci 45100
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).
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Papain, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 47000
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
Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Arnica Montana Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Limonene, Geraniol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Niacinamide, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Ci 77891, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Limonene, Geraniol, Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Parfum*, Plinia Cauliflora Fruit Extract, Zinc Pca, Xanthan Gum, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Limonene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Hydroxycitronellal
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
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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
Aqua (Water), Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitol, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Charcoal Powder, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Papain, Sodium Chloride
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, Glycerine, Dipropylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, L-Menthol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium EDTA, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Sorbitan Stearate, Arginine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Nonapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, sh-Oligopeptide-1
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Avena Sativa (Oat) Seed Water (30%), Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Betaine, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Malt Extract, Glucose, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin
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/Eau (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenyl Triacetate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, 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: 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 (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Citral, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol
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/Eau (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Geraniol, Amyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-150, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
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).
Aqua, Camellia Seed Oil, Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, Black Raspberry Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerine, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Blueberry Seed Oil, Cloudberry Seed Oil, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Grapefruit, Cellulase, Extract, Sodium Chloride, Polyglutamic Acid, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inulin, Resveratrol Extract, Raspberry Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
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).
Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Triticum Aestivum Germ (Wheatgerm) Oil, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Charcoal, Colloidal Oatmeal, Beta-Glucan (Mushroom), Hyaluronic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Majoram Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Pimento Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Cedar Essential Oil, Vetiver Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Basil Essential Oil, Peru Balsam, Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salix Nigra(Willow) Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Menthyl Lactate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat, Polyvinyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Charcoal Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Sea Water, Alcohol, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Parfum/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: 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, Alcohol Denat, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Menthol, Tannic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Menthol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Octyldodecanol, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Tannic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Arginine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, VP/VA Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Tocopherol, Ci 77288, Ci 77891
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).
Polyisobutene, Cellulose Gum, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Madecassoside
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).
Acrylates Copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)Leaf Oil, PVP, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Volcanic Ash, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate *(Water/Aqua, Alcohol Denat.)
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/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Betaine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Nitrate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyoxal, Salicylic Acid, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Betaine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Charcoal Powder, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Azelaic ACID, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Disodium Phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Arbutin, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Malachite Extract, Arginine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Morus Alba Root Extract, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Distearate
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, Azelaic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Phosphate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-150 Distearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Dimethiconol, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Linoleic 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: Use with care
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sodium Glutamate, Calamine, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Magnesium Pca, Manganese Pca, Sodium PCA, Zinc Pca, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
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, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Stearic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288)
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Arginine, Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Monascus Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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