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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: 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).
Purified Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol (11,000 Ppm), Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside (3,610 Ppb), Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Bitter Melon Extract, Lotus Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hollyhock Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Calcium Pantothenate, Succinic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Dipeptide-2, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Isopentyldiol, 2,3-Butanediol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Caproic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Sodium Surfactin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Malachite 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).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract (10,000Ppm), Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea (Hollyhock) Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Dipeptide-2, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isopentyldiol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Surfactin, Caproic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pantolactone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Arginine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Lauryl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract (1,001Ppm), Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Swertia Japonica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-7, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower 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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Lauryl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Centella Asiatica Extract(10,000Ppm), Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Althaea Rosea (Hollyhock) Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Swertia Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Myristate, Cellulose, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Powder, Ceramide NP, Betaine, Calamine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Glucomannan, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Saccharomyces Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides(Ci 77491), Iron Oxides(Ci 77499), Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Malachite Extract
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol (11,000Ppm), Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside (3,610Ppb), Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Calcium Pantothenate, Succinic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Dipeptide-2, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Isopentyldiol, 2,3-Butanediol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Caproic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Sodium Surfactin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Malachite 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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Betaine Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Succinic Acid, Lactic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Allantoin, Swertia Japonica Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethyl Sulfone, Maltodextrin, Vinyl Dimethicone, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit 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).
Purified Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Extract, Water-Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen (20 Ppm), Hexapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Arginine, Xylitol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Biotin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol
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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Isododecane, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate(100Ppm), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Betaine, Ceramide NP, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Caffeine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malachite Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root 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).
Water, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Lysine, Histidine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Threonine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Glycine, Alanine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Ethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycereth-26 Allantoin, Trehalose, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polysorbate-20, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Hexanediol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Betaine, Colloidal Sulfur, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ovalicin
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. 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, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Colloidal Sulfur, Chlorphenesin, Adenosine, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Ctrus Paradisi(Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water, Borago Officinalis Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata (lichen) Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ovalicin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Witch Hazel, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Willow Bark Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Parfum, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Linalool, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Salicylic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil, Citral*, Geraniol*, Linalool*
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, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Parfum, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid", Sorbic Acid, Linalool*, Limonene*, Sorbic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Glycerin Sodium Lactate Ethanol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1-2Hexanediol, PEG 60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Etherhexyl Glycerin, Capryloyl Glycine, Salicylic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Spanish Licorice Root Extract, Eupataria Paramecium Extract, Sarcosine, Green Tea Extract, Cypress Leaf Extract, Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Mulberry Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Mulberry Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Red Willow Bark Extract, Evening Primrose 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: 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 Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Betaine Salicylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Menthol, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Alcohol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Tropolone, Dimethyl Sulfone, Allantoin, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Oil, Geranium Maculatum (Spotted Cranesbill) Oil, Disodium EDTA
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: 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).
Distarch Phosphate, Tapioca Starch*, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Silica, Trehalose, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Maltodextrin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lipase, Protease, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Charcoal Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil*, Mentha Piperita Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Kaolin, Bentonite, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin**, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Charcoal Powder, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Anisate, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract*, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil*, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Trehalose, Limonene, Linalool
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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin**, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Glucosamine, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Pca, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Charcoal Powder, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Citric Acid, Trehalose
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, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Malachite Extract, Bioflavonoids, Copper Pca, Zinc Pca, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Xanthan 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: 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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dodecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone, Parfum, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Amodimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, BHT, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, Ceteareth-20, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-7, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride, Octyldodecanol, Polyquaternium-55, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Citric Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Zea Mays Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Carbocysteine, Phospholipids, Polyquaternium-10, Squalene, Salicylic Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, EDTA, Calcium Gluconate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Sulfur (3%), Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Bentonite, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sea Water, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Scrophularia Nodosa Extract, Betula Alba Juice, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Quartz, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Sodium Cocoate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Titanium Dioxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Niacinamide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Azelaic Acid, Inulin, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Peumus Boldus Leaf Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Zinc Pca, Bisabolol, Fructose, Sodium Metabisulfite, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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
Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Zinc Pca, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Vinegar, Azelaic Acid, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Inulin, Lactic Acid, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Amylopectin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Polydextrose, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate
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 (2%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Azelaic Acid, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ozonized Oryza Sativa (Rice) Callus Culture Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan 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
Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Azelaic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Zinc Pca, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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: 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).
(5%) Benzoyl Peroxide, Aqua/Water/Eau, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol
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 (2%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Azelaic Acid, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Algin, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Phospholipids, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower 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.
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Benzyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Bisabolol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Azelaic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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).
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Pca, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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