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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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, CI 77499 /Iron Oxide Black, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, CI 77491/Iron Oxide Red, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Triethylhexanoin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Sulfur, Decyl Glucoside, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (20Ppm), Sodium Dna, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Hesperidin, Succinic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Gluconolactone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic 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
Glycerin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Sodium Phytate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Decyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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).
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Niacinamide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Mannitol, Ethoxydiglycol, Papain, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Protease, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Bromelain, C12-13 Alketh-9, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Ci 77499/Iron Oxide Black, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide Red, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Fructan, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Epigallocatechin Gallate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Gluconolactone, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Saccharum Officinarum Extract (Sugar Cane Extract/Extrait de canne à sucre), Squalane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucif era Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Aqua, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, 4-Terpineol, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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: 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, Methyl Gluceth-20, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, 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, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glutathione, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Biotin, Carnitine Hcl, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Riboflavin, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, 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, 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 (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodeceth-16, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6 14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Pca Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Dextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
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
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Maltodextrin, Papain, Fragrance, Chromium Oxide Greens, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract (1Ppb), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Erythritol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Tranexamic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Peat Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PVP, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, 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: 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, Kaolin, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ci 77891, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Peat Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Sodium Lactate, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Fruit Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Methylpropanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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).
Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poloxamer 184, Peat Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid
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).
Aqua, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 184, Propylene Glycol, Peat Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid
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).
Aqua, Glycerin, Peat Extract, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, PEG-75, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Poloxamer 184, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Swertia Japonica Extract, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Cyclomethicone, Silica, Corn Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Extracts Of Burdock Root, Muddy Mushroom Extract, Milk Protein Extract (1,000 Ppm), (Extracts Of Peppermint) Peppermint Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sugar, Amber Extract, Lettuce Extract, Watermelon Extract, Pea Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Chestnut Tree Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Olive Oil, (Philippine) Orange Peel Oil, Lavender Oil, Bergamot Oil, Chamomile Flower Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Orange Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Purified Water, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Squalane, Sodium Citrate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lavender Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Orange Peel Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Milk Protein Extract, Ceramide (Endeavor), Polyquaternium-51, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Chamomile Flower Oil, Chili Pepper Extract, Biosaccharide Gum -1, Matricaria Flower Extract, Chestnut Tree Extract, Watermelon Extract, Burdock Root Extract, Sugar, Pumpkin Extract, Mud Mushroom Extract, Pea Extract, Lettuce Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
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, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
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, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Trihydroxystearin, Polysorbate 20, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Tetrasodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 15985
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, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
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: 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).
Aqua, Glycerol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Edetate Disodium, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Panthenol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 5, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 6, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 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, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Squalene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77499)
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: 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).
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Silica, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Isopentyldiol, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine Salicylate, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Disodium Edta, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Stearate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Cholesterol, Madecassoside
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).
Alcohol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Glycolic Acid, Betaine, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Onsen-Sui, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Honey Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Bark/Sap Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Yeast Extract, 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: 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Trehalose, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Honey Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Salicylic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-20 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (200,000 Ppb), Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Thuja Orientalis Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract (8,010 Ppb), Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Root Extract (10 Ppb), Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract (10 Ppb), Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid (0.1 Ppb), Asiaticoside (0.1 Ppb), Madecassic Acid (0.01 Ppb), Madecassoside (0.01 Ppb)
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate, Allantoin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Disodium Edta, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Wine Extract (97, 000 Ppb), Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract (10 Ppb), Resveratrol (1 Ppb), Fragrance, Ci 17200
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Portulaca Oleracea, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Triethanol Amine, Silica, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Panthenol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
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 ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
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The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
- 4. Skin type