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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
5,875 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
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Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lauroyl Lysine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Thiamine Hcl, Fructan, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Pantothenic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Sodium Hyaluronate, Cellulose Gum, Glycerin, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Succinic Acid, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Totarol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol, Pantothenic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Vinyl Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Allantoin, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Thiamine Hcl, Fructan, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Succinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Totarol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassic Acid, Propolis Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, 4-Terpineol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Cellulose Gum, Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Poloxamer 407, Pantothenic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Silica, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Madecassoside, Propolis Extract
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: 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, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Rubus Suavissimus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NS, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Sodium Dna, Ceramide Eop
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, DNA, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, DNA, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract [Step 2] Water, Methylpropanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Potassium Chloride, Polysorbate 60, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sucrose, Trideceth-6, Pantolactone, Maltodextrin, Capparis Spinosa Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, DNA, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, DNA, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, DNA, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
[Step 1] Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine [Step 2] Water, Isopentyldiol, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopherol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, PEG-90, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Carbomer, PEG-14M
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Azelaic Acid, Propanediol, DPG, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cyanocobalamin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydrous, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Hyaluronic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cyanocobalamin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Xylitol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Hyaluronic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Propanediol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Octocrylene, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Fragrance, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hydroxide, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Glucose, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Beeswax, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Benzophenone-5, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Propolis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Madecassoside
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glucose, Urea, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Beta-Glucan, Propolis Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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).
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Illite, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Kaolin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Montmorillonite, Soluble Proteoglycan, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Propanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Retinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Avena Sativa (Oat), Sprout Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Propolis Extract, Pot Marigold Extract, Honey Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin Tree Oil, Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycol, Indian Mulberry Leaf Extract, Rapeseed Oil, Indian Mulberry Flower Extract, Nasturtium Extract, Nasturtium Leaf Extract, Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract, Pumpkin Powder, Eggplant Fruit Extract, Drumstick Seed Oil, Holy Basil Leaf Extract, Turmeric Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, True Coral Extract, Indigo Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance
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, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Tromethamine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Chlorphenesin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Propanediol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Fragrance, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Betaine, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adenosine, Polyisobutene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Bakuchiol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Retinol, BHT, Propolis Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, BHA, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Ceresin, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Octocrylene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Carbonated Water, Sea Water, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Oil Soluble Licorice Extract, Adenosine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ci 77007
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Bulb Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lauroyl Lysine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Thiamine Hcl, Fructan, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Pantothenic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone
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: 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, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide AP, Sodium Dna(0.05 Ppb), Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Ceresin, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Octocrylene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Helichrysum Italicum (Everlasting) Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Carbonated Water, Sea Water, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica (Ci 77019), Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Oil Soluble Licorice (Glycyrrhiza) Extract, Adenosine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ultramarines (Ci 77007)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Canola Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Isopropyl Myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Water(Aqua), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water(Aqua), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Water(Aqua), 1,2-Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Dna, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract(6,650Ppm), Cetearyl Olivate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Dextrin, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Dna(10Ppm), Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Beta-Sitosterol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract, Eupatoria Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Asiaticoside (0.1Ppm), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid(0.02Ppm), Madecassic Acid, Ceramide NP, Propolis Extract
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).
Purified Water, Ethanol, Calamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Butylene Glycol, White Rice Flower Extract, Sheep Cherry Fruit Extract, Celery Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Ceramide NP, Jojoba Seed Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gotu Kola Extract, Dna, Gotu Kola, Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Propolis Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Silica, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Dna, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Propolis 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).
Water, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Propolis Extract, PEG-32, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-39, Polyquaternium-7, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Arachidonic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Oleic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Capric Acid, Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-90M, Caprylyl Glycol, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Propanediol, Royal Jelly Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Honey Extract, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Propolis 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: 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, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, PEG-90, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Carbomer, PEG-14M
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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).
Purified Water, Denatured Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quillaja Bark Extract, Purslane Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salvia Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Silica, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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).
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Fragrance, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Oil, Glycine Max (Soybean) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Propanediol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Madecassoside, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Phospholipids, Retinol
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, 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Azelaic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate
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), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Panthenol, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triethanolamine, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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