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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
6,346 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
"Water, Azelaic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Betaine, Zinc Pca, Dipropylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid/Polyisopropylacrylamide Copolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide Np"
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Propane, Collagen Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glutathione, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Soluble Collagen, Pentylene Glycol, Atelocollagen, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, CI 77499 /Iron Oxide Black, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, CI 77491/Iron Oxide Red, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Triethylhexanoin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Sulfur, Decyl Glucoside, Squalane, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (20Ppm), Sodium Dna, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Hesperidin, Succinic Acid, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Gluconolactone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Glycerin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Shell Powder, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Tromethamine, Dipropylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Sodium Phytate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Powder, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Decyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Niacinamide, Water/Aqua/Eau, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Zinc PCA, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Mannitol, Ethoxydiglycol, Papain, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Protease, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Bromelain, C12-13 Alketh-9, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium DNA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Ci 77499/Iron Oxide Black, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Maltodextrin, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide Red, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NS, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Citrate, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Fructan, Glucose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Epigallocatechin Gallate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Gluconolactone, C9-12 Alkane, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Saccharum Officinarum Extract (Sugar Cane Extract/Extrait de canne à sucre), Squalane, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucif era Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Octyldodeceth-16, Cyanocobalamin, Arginine, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenylpropanol, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Resveratrol, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bombax Malabaricum Flower Extract, Glutathione, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Adenosine Triphosphate, 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/Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Aqua, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, 4-Terpineol, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butane, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Propane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sucrose Palmitate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menadione, Pyridoxine Hcl, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glutathione, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Biotin, Carnitine Hcl, Folic Acid, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Riboflavin, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodeceth-16, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Betaine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Panthenol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6 14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Pca Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Dextrin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Maltodextrin, Papain, Fragrance, Chromium Oxide Greens, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract (1Ppb), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Erythritol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Tranexamic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Parfum, Ceteareth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Peat Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, PVP, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Kaolin, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ci 77891, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Peat Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Sodium Lactate, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Fruit Extract, Menthyl Lactate, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Methylpropanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poloxamer 184, Peat Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 184, Propylene Glycol, Peat Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum, Methylpropanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Peat Extract, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Coco-Caprylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, PEG-75, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Poloxamer 184, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Swertia Japonica Extract, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Mineral Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C12-16 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Linalool, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Sodium DNA
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Sodium DNA
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citral, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Sodium DNA, Disodium EDTA
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
Water, Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Propanediol, Cyclomethicone, Silica, Corn Starch, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Extracts Of Burdock Root, Muddy Mushroom Extract, Milk Protein Extract (1,000 Ppm), (Extracts Of Peppermint) Peppermint Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sugar, Amber Extract, Lettuce Extract, Watermelon Extract, Pea Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Chestnut Tree Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Olive Oil, (Philippine) Orange Peel Oil, Lavender Oil, Bergamot Oil, Chamomile Flower Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Orange Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Polyquaternium-51, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Purified Water, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium PCA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Squalane, Sodium Citrate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lavender Oil, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Orange Peel Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Safflower Seed Oil, Milk Protein Extract, Ceramide (Endeavor), Polyquaternium-51, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Chamomile Flower Oil, Chili Pepper Extract, Biosaccharide Gum -1, Matricaria Flower Extract, Chestnut Tree Extract, Watermelon Extract, Burdock Root Extract, Sugar, Pumpkin Extract, Mud Mushroom Extract, Pea Extract, Lettuce Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Trihydroxystearin, Polysorbate 20, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Tetrasodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ci 15985
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Edta, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Peg-75, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Edetate Disodium, Allantoin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Panthenol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 5, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 6, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Squalene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77499)
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Silica, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Isopentyldiol, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine Salicylate, Beeswax, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Allantoin, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Disodium Edta, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Stearate, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Cholesterol, Madecassoside
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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