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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
6,219 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Eau/Aqua, Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Squalene, Salinicoccus Lysate Filtrate, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract, Urea, Amylopectin, Cucurbita Maxima Fruit Extract, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Bacillus Ferment, Phytosterols, Folic Acid, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-3, Propylene Carbonate, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, 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
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, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopherol, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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, Alcohol, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Glycolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthol, Succinic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 4-Terpineol, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Papain, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
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
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthoxypropanediol, Disodium Edta, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Succinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Glucose, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Papain, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Erythritol, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, 4-Terpineol, Citric Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Erythritol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-51, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Succinic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Water(Carbonated Water), Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Glucose, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, 4-Terpineol, Papain, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ppg-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Sucrose, Gluconolactone, Adenosine, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Phytate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Caramel, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate
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: 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, Black Sugar Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Glycolic Acid, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Maackia Fauriei Stem Extract, Adenosine, Sucrose, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cellulose Gum, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Molasses, Caprylyl Glycol, Caramel, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sucrose, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Succinic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lecithin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool
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: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Erythritol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polyquaternium-51, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Ceramide NP, Betaine Salicylate, Tromethamine, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Botrytis (Cauliflower) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Glycolipids, Gluconolactone, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Yellow 5(Ci 19140), Red 33(Ci 17200)
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).
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Cellulose Gum, Mineral Oil, Salicylic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Madecassoside
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, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sucrose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Albumen Extract, Egg Yolk Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-7, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sulfur, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1, 4-Dicarboxylate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Water, Fragrance, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Egg Yolk Extract, Albumen Extract, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Oleth-7, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Egg Yolk Extract, Albumen Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Fragrance, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Oleth-7, Salicylic Acid, Sulfur
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Arginine, Sucrose, Albumen Extract, Egg Yolk Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Potassium Hydroxide, Laureth-1 Phosphate, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lauryl Phosphate, Dipropylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polysorbate 80, Oleth-7, Sulfur
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
Glycerin, Kaolin, Sucrose, Peg-8, Volcanic Ash, Zinc Oxide, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Water, Fragrance, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Polysorbate 80, Albumen Extract, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Oleth-7, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Urea, Sodium Citrate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Sulfur, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isohexadecane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Natto Gum, Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract(15 %), Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract(200 Ppm), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Arginine, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower 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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Water, Pyrus Pyrifolia (Pear) Fruit Extract(100 Ppb), 1,2-Hexanediol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Pantolactone, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Allantoin, Propanediol, Phospholipids, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pantothenic Acid, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Oenanthe Javanica Extract(23 %), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol(3,000 Ppm), Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Sarcosine, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Potassium Aspartate, Pantothenic Acid(50 Ppb), Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Citrate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearates, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyquaternium-22, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Phytate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Linolenic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Water Parsley Extract (20%), Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Silica, Panthenol (0.3%), Polyisobutene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Salvia Leaf Extract, Matricaria Extract, Allantoin, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phospholipids, Sodium Phytate, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Gold, Pomegranate Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Bergamot Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid (20000 Ppb), Salvia Oil, Clarioyl, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Alcohol, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Water, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Phospholipids, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Pantothenic Acid, Limonene, Linalool
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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Oenanthe Javanica Extract, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Betaine, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Xylitol, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) 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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyquaternium-22, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Fragrance, Linalool
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).
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Succinic Acid, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Sodium Citrate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Panthenol, Fragrance, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Lactuca Scariola Sativa (Lettuce) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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 (2,000 Ppm). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Mica, Butylene Glycol, Tapioca Starch, Bentonite, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mentha Arvensis Powder, Chromium Hydroxide Green, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Polyisobutene, Centella Asiatica Extract (2,060 Ppm), Salicylic Acid (2,000 Ppm), Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract (1,030 Ppm), Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Iron Oxide Yellow, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 4-Terpineol, Glucose, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Erythritol, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Betaine Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Glycine, Sodium Chloride, Serine, Ethyl Hexanediol, Glutamic Acid, Gluconolactone, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Fructan, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Glucose, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycine, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Polyquaternium-51, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Linalool, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiatic Acid, Cholesterol, Madecassoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate
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).
Sucrose, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteth-10, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Seed, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Lanolin, Sorbitan Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Water, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Caramel, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 17200, 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: Use with care
Tea Tree Leaf Extract(50% Or 500,000Ppm), Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, Glycerine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Kale Leaf Extract, Arginine, Wakame Extract, Centellae Extract, Salvia Leaf Extract, Matricaria Extract, Cellulose Gum, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone (0.15% Or 1,500Ppm), T-Butyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Tea Tree Leaf Oil(0.05% Or 500Ppm), Disodium EDTA, Argan Kernel Oil, Sesame Oil, Molasses, Beta-Sitosterol, Bowl Palm Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Lauryl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Hexylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Purified Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sucrose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olive Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Egg Yolk Extract (4,900 Ppm), Albumen Extract (4,900 Ppm), Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Chloride, Tomato Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Carrot Extract, Hot Spring Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Green Tea Extract, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Sabal Palm Fruit Extract, Sulfur, Tocopherol, Glycine, Soybean Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Matricaria Flower Extract, Fragrance, Linalool, 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.
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