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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
5,875 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).
*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalane, *Cera Alba, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Lactate, *Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Parfum (Fragance), Magnesium Sulphate, Sucrose Polystearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Citral, Citronellol, D-Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, 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: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil, Pelargonium Oil, Phospholipids, Propolis Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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: 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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Aqua (Water), *Glycerin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, **Alcohol, *Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, *Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, *Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, *Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Myristyl Laurate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phospholipids, Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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: 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).
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Niacinamide, Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Salicylic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Silica, Parfum (Fragrance), Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Eugenol, Citral, Limonene
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).
*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc Oxide (Nano), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Olivate, *Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Mica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Isomalt, Benzyl Alcohol, *Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, *Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silica, Parfum (Fragance), Isostearic Acid, *Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Cell Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, D-Limonene, Linalool, Eugenol, Ci 77491, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
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).
*Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, *Rosa Damascena Flower Water, *Cocos Nucifera Oil, *Glycerin, *Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, *Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Aqua (Water), *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, *Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, *Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, 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: 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Zinc Pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Alcohol, Allantoin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Retinyl Palmitate, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ci 74260
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).
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil, Methylpropanediol, Allantoin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Sulfur, Dextrin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Calamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum
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).
Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Lactobionic Acid, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Fragrance, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dextrin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Stephania Tetrandra Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 42090
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).
Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, C12-14 Alketh-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Tocopherol, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Kaolin, Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, Bamboo Charcoal, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Propolis Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bisabolol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus
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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lactobionic Acid, Niacinamide, Methylparaben, Allantoin, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Propanediol 1,3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dextrin, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Diatomaceous Earth, Sodium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-8, VP/VA Copolymer, Ci 77288, Silica, Bamboo Charcoal, Ci 77492, Mica, Alumina, Chlorphenesin, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Menthol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Pca, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Bisabolol, Propolis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic 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: 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).
Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Water, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Allantoin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Colloidal Sulfur, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cassia Tora Seed Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hesperidin, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Potentilla Anserina Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Cocamide DEA, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Lactic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Potassium Benzoate, Lauric Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol
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
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosemary Leaf Oil, 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.
Glycerin, Polyisobutene, Water, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Peppermint Oil, Butylene Lycol, Pentylene Glycol, Cypress Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Clofenesin, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cochineal Cactus Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyacrylate-13, Broiler Bark Extract, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Colloidal Sulfur, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Succinic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Stearate, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Asiatic Acid, Sentient Geranium, Basil Oil, Limonene, Lemon Peel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methyl Trimethicone, Hesperidin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract, Flower Oil, Spanish Licorice Root Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, Oregano Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylic Rate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Adenosine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Purslane Extract, Golden Extract, Lavender Oil, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Mulberry Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Xylitol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Persimmon Leaf Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactobacillus/Fermented Soybean Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citral, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
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: 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, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Niacinamide, Isoamyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Azelaic Acid, Glycerin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Triethyl Citrate, Lauryl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Panthenol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Silica, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide 3, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Beta-Glucan, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Carnitine, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Zinc Pca, Potassium Sorbate, Allantoin, Zinc Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Gluconolactone, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Zinc Pca, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-7, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Arginine, Sorbitan Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyether-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Alpha-Terpinene, Pinene, Terpinolene, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Dna, Tripeptide-1, Pentapeptide-13, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Raffinose, Nonapeptide-1, Lysine, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Glycine, Glutamine, Cysteine
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: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Loess Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Sorbitol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 80, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Paullinia Cupana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: 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. 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(Aqua), Micro Particle Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cyclomethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Micro Particle Zinc Oxide, Methicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia(Tea Tree) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beeswax, Ozokerite
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Raffinose, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Glutamine, Glycerin, Lysine, Arginine, Cysteine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Ardisia Crispa Extract, Rubus Coreanus Fruit Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2.0%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2.0%), Water, Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (1.0%), Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Chloroxylenol, Camellia Oleifera (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Red #33
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).
Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Tocopherol, Zinc Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Methyl Gluceth- 20, Parfum, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Aqua
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).
Witch Hazel, Seamat, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, ExoPolySaccharide, Centella Asiatica, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA, Benzoic Acid, Laureth-10, Panthenol, Allantoin, Quaternium-15, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ci 61570
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
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Azelaic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalool*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene*
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
Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Xylose, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gum, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Gellan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Allantoin, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Octanediol, Dextrin, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Polyglutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Guaiazulene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Collagen Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffee Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum (Sichuan Pepper) Fruit Extract, Erythritol, Panthenol, Mannitol, Lecithin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Tocopherol, sr-(Oligopeptide-91 Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide Black, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red
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: 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, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hxanediol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Lactobionic Acid, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Glyceriń, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copo|ymer, Xanthan Gum, Sponge, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Zinc PCA
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
"Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Dipropylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np"
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Propane, Collagen Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glutathione, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Atelocollagen, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2
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.
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