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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,219 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, 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, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Carnitine, Mannitol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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).
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.
Purified Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, PEG-8, Glycol Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Cocamido Propyl betaine(1, 500ppm), Trisodium EDTA, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: 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/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemery) Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Octyldodeceth-16, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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/Eau, Alcohol Denat, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Serine, Carnitine, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Beta-Glucan, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Octyldodeceth-16, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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/Eau, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Alanyl Glutamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Trisodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus 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: Use with care
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/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Tromethamine, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris(Mallow) Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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).
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/Eau, Alcohol Denat, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tromethamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propagermanium, Betaine Salicylate, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, PEG-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trisodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Glycoproteins, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
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/Eau, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Alanyl Glutamine, PEG-40 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Serine, Stearic Acid, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycosphingolipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cedrol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, *Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Metabisulfite, Titanium Dioxide (Ci77891), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Ceramide NP, Trisodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Beta-Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Propolis Extract, Cholesterol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Surfactin, Retinol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Phosphate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol
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: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Chitosan, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum/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
Water, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Erythritol, Arginine, Carbomer, Carrageenan, Betaine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica 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, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Fragrance, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract (400Mg), Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (400Mg), PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Denatured Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract (400Mg), Shea Butter, Laminaria Japonica Extract (400Mg), Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract (1000Mg), Olea Europaea Fruit Extract (400Mg), Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (400Mg), Trisodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (400Mg), Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract (400Mg), Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Dipropylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract (400Mg), Trehalose, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract (400Mg), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Honey Extract (400Mg), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (400Mg), Panax Ginseng Root Extract (400Mg), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (400Mg), Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract (400Mg), Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract (400Mg), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (400Mg), Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract (400Mg), Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract (400Mg), Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tromethamine
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Carnitine, Serine, Arginine, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Trehalose, Serine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Carnitine, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Tea Tree Extract (4 Ppm), Carnitine, Serine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, Arginine, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water), Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polylysine
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Distarch Phosphate, Zinc Pca, Octadecenedioic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Polylysine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Sulfur (3%), Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water/Eau), Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polylysine
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), Propanediol, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Pca, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid 2.0%. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water/Eau), Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 5.0%, Salicylic Acid 2.0%, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Glycolic Acid, Ozokerite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water (Aqua/Eau), PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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).
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Polyisobutene, Salicylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Ectoin
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), Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua/Eau), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Glycerin, Succinic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 60, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Malachite Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ci 75810 (Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Decyl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, T-Butyl Alcohol
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), Glycerin, Acacia Senegal, Gummi Xanthanum, Decyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata (Mountain Pepperberry) Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract (Canadian Willow Herb Flower/Stem/Leaf/Extract), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Saponaria Officinalis (Soapwort) Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene^
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Extract, Glycerin**, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Olus (Vegetable) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Chondrus Crispus, Citric Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Thioctic Acid (Alpha Lipoic Acid), Eleutherococcus Senticosus (Ginseng Siberian) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Ginkgo Biloba), Santalum Acuminatum (Quandong) Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol**, Salicylic Acid**, Sorbic Acid**, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Gluconolactone (PHA), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus (Hibiscus) Flower Extract, Citrus Australasica (Finger Lime) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Tilia Cordata (Linden Blossom) Oil, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Alcohol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide 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.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin (Palm Free), Cetyl Alcohol, Barklya Syringifolia (Crown Of Gold) Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Althea Officinalis (Marshmallow Extract), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Acacia Senegal Gum, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Maurita Flexuosa (Buriti) Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Rose Geranium Pelargonium X Asperum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerine, Sorbic Acid
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).
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit (Bilberry) Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Sorbic Acid, Mica, Benzyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Limonene, Ci 77491
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Stem Powder, Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Sweet) Peel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Salicylic Acid, Ceteareth-20, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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 (Aqua), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate (Prorenew Complex Clr), Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Stearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol (Hydrolite-5-Green), Cetyl Alcohol, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Extract, Hydrolyzed Tremella Fuciformis (Treme Ha) Sporocarp Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Oil, Pelargonium Roseum (Rose Geranium) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Limonene^, Citronellol^, Geraniol^, Linalool^
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Jojoba Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate (Acb Yogurt Dermal Respiratory Factor), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hcl (Vitamin B6), Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Propanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Phospholipids, Pelargonium Roseum (Rose Geranium)Stem Oil, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Silica, Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Propanediol, Glycerin, Jojoba Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol
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), Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Ipeptide), Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract (Ibr-Snowflake®), Gleditsia Triacanthos Seed Extract (Inst’Tight ™), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Skin 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