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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).
Aqua, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Squalane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polysorbate 60, Trehalose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Parfum, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Polylysine
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycolic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, D-Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Sorbic Acid, Tea Tree 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
Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycine, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Tea Tree Oil)
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, 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).
Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-14 Alketh-12, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Fragrance, Caramel, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment, 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, Oleanolic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyl Avocadate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Zinc Pca, Isohexadecane, Silica, Nylon-12, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydroxyapatite, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Salicylic Acid, Coconut Acid, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water\\Aqua\\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extract\\Faex\\Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Yeast Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witchhazel) Water, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure, Pantethine, Caffeine, Butyl Avocadate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Trehalose, Sorbitol, Zinc Pca, Glycerin, Sodium Polyaspartate, Polyglyceryl-3 Disiloxane Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Sorbitan Oleate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Hydroxyapatite, BHT, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol
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).
Distilled Water, Coco-Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Algae Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Laureth-4, Allantoin, Vitamin E Acetate, Citric Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Glycolate, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Salix Alba Bark Extract, 10- Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, 1,10-Decanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP
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: 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).
Deionized Water, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, DMDM Hydantoin, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Citrate, EDTA, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Fragrance, 1,10-Decanediol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Niacinamide, Vitamin E Acetate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Salicylate. 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).
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyloctyl Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Talc, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Diutan Gum, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Pca, Butylene Glycol, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Green Tea Extract, Sodium Salicylate, Astaxanthin, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopherol, Ceramide EOP
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
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Fragrance, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Niacinamide
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis 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.
Aqua, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Zinc Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Vitamin A Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Pantothenol, Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Potassium Alum, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Chitosan, Salicylic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Ci 19140, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Sensitive skin: snail mucin, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- snail mucin: Snail secretion filtrate and other snail-derived ingredients. Flagged for people who react to it, or who avoid animal-derived ingredients.
- 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Trideceth-6, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Collagen, Citrus Limon Leaf Extract, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Propylparaben, Ci 19140, Fragrance, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ci 15985, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Extract, Pyrus Malus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitol, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Oligopeptide-1, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cera Alba, Clay, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Isomerized Safflower Acid, Maltodextrin, Palmitic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate 80, Silica, Zinc Sulfate
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).
Aqua, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Potassium Alum, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Fullerenes, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Caramel
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Alcohol, Dimethicone, PEG-8, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract (3,000Ppm), PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Menthyl Lactate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, 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: Teen-friendly
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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Panthenol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Sunscreen filter banned in the EU (4-MBC): 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor. EU safety scientists found sufficient evidence that 4-methylbenzylidene camphor may disrupt thyroid and estrogen hormones and could not conclude it is safe, and the EU then banned it from cosmetics (SCCS 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene. 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).
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octocrylene, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-100 Stearate, Sílica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Arginine, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Linalool, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Polyester-5, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Gentiana Lutea (Yellow Gentian) Root Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Fragrance(Parfum), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Achillea Millefolium (Common Yarrow) Extract, Artemisia Absinthium (Mugwort) Extract, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, VP/VA Copolymer, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Laureth-21, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, 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: Teen-friendly
Water, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Triethylhexanoin, Isododecane, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Phosphate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Glycerin, Fragrance, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag) Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides (Beefsteak Plant) Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vigna Angularis Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment
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).
Zeolite, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Myristyl Myristate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pumice, Laureth-3, Tribehenin, Salicylic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Jojoba Esters, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water/Eau), Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Niacinamide, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Soy Sulfonate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Linalool, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Betaine, Citronellol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Sorbitol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Sodium PCA, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Retinyl Palmitate, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Proline, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Retinol, Polysorbate 20
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).
Zeolite, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Myristyl Myristate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Laureth-3, Pumice, Tribehenin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake)
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Titanium Dioxide, Benzophenone-4, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Water, Citric Acid, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Malic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Salicylic Acid, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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), Nylon-12, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Isohexadecane, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Menthyl Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Isoceteth-10, Disodium EDTA, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Oleate, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Caster Oil, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Tributyl Citrate, Tocopherol, Oleanolic Acid, Caramel, Ci 16035 (Red 40), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5)
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Nylon-12, Pyridoxine Hcl, Parfum (Fragrance), Zinc Pca, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, PEG-8, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Tocopherol, Amyl Cinnamal, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Menthyl Lactate, Parfum (Fragrance), Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Aqua (Water), Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylic Acid, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa (Tree Peony) Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita (Common Chamomile) Flower Extract, Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa (Hinoki-Cypress) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Scute) Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida (Cape-Jessamine) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus (Blue Gum) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Menthol, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Blue Gum) Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Kaolin, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Menthyl Lactate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Pyridoxine Hcl, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Chromium Hydroxide Green, PEG-8, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Crataegus Monogyna Leaf Extract, Ci 42090 (Blue 1), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Fragrance/Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water, Eau), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MIPA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum (Fragrance), Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract, Spondias Mombin (Cajá) Pulp Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Ethylene Brassylate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (100Ppm). 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).
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract (70.78%), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (10,000Ppm), Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Fructan, Albatrellus Ovinus Extract, Bank Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Oleanolic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (100Ppm), Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobionic Acid (100Ppm), Citric Acid (11Ppm), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid(100 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).
Centella Asiatica Extract(70.78 %), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water(10,000 Ppm), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Fructan, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Oleanolic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid(100 Ppm), Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobionic Acid(100 Ppm), Citric Acid(11 Ppm), Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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