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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,219 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: 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, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Arginine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Isopentyldiol, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polyglycerin-3, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Glutathione, Sodium Surfactin, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Thiamine HCl
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: 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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymere, 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).
Acrylates Copolymer. Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Water, Polyisobutene, PVP, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Myristyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dipropylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Phosphate Buffered Saline, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-8, Hexyl Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Ethylene Brassylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helichrysum Arenarium Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Geraniol, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, BHT
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 (Water), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Myristyl Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Fragrance), Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Dipropylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Phosphate Buffered Saline, PEG-8, Salicylic Acid, Hexyl Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylene Brassylate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helichrysum Arenarium Flower Extract, Geraniol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, BHT
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 (Water), Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Jojoba Esters, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Meadowfoam Estolide, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, VP/VA Copolymer, PEG-75 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Phosphate Buffered Saline, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-8, Salicylic Acid, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, N-Acetyl Glucosamine 6 Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Glyoxal, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glutathione, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thioctic Acid, Acetyl Cysteine, Lysine Hcl, Valine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Threonine, Arginine, Glycine, Zinc Acetate, Proline, Copper Sulfate
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 (Water), Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phosphate Buffered Saline, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbic Acid, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Sodium Nitrate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer-2, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyoxal, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glutathione, Pyridoxine Hcl, Thioctic Acid, Acetyl Cysteine, Lysine Hydrochloride, Valine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Threonine, Arginine, Glycine, Zinc Acetate, Proline, Copper Sulfate
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 (Water), Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Polyacrylate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Caffeine, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance), Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Glucose, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol
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).
Centraria Islandica Extract, PEG-8, Cellulose, Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycosyl Trehalose, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract (10,000 Ppm), Solanum Melongena (Eggplant)Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Teatree) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin
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, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin
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/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract/Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum
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).
Talc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Perlite, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Parfum/Fragrance, Tapioca Starch, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Limonene, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract/Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract/Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Extract/Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Peg-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Decyl Glucoside, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D’Abeille, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthol, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat, Decyl Glucoside, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Menthol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Coumarin, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Denatonium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isopropyl Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Parfum/Fragrance, 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-20, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol Denat, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosa Centifolia Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, 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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Propanediol, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Adenosine, Linalool, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Citronellol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract/Mallow Flower Extract, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Limonene, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sucrose, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Linalool, Citronellol, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
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/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Parfum/Fragrance, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Linalool, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Citronellol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract/Mallow Flower Extract, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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).
Aqua, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Nylon-66, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, T-Butyl Alcohol, Linalool, Eryngium Maritimum Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Citronellol, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Fagus Sylvatica Bud Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Adenosine, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Limonene, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil/Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Caffeine, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Adenosine, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum/Fragrance, Charcoal Powder, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Kaolin, Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Charcoal Powder, Limonene, Linalool, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides
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
Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Charcoal Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Alcohol Denat., Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pumice, Argania Spinosa Shell Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum/Fragrance, Charcoal Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limonene, Linalool, Methylpropanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Menthol, Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Menthoxypropanediol, Citral, Geraniol, Coumarin, Caramel
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
Glycerin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract/Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Citral, Limonene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citronellol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Benzophenone-3. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Benzophenone-3, Citral, Citrus Limon Peel Oil/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ci 19140/Yellow 5, Ci 15985/Yellow 6
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract/Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Parfum/Fragrance, Limonene, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Hydrolyzed Lepidium Meyenii Root, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citral, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Salicylic Acid, Lactic 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: Use with care
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cera Microcristallina / Microcrystalline Wax / Cire Microcristalline, Mica, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Cera / Carnauba Wax / Cire de carnauba, Synthetic Wax, Moroccan Lava Clay, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil / Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides
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
Talc, Mica, Silica, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Moroccan Lava Clay, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil/Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Phenoxyethanol, Punica Granatum Extract, Tapioca Starch, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Menthoxypropanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Adenosine, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Ci 19140/Yellow 5
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.
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