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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,219 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Mentha Piperita Extract/Peppermint Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG-100 Stearate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Ellagic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract/Licorice Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract/Sunflower Seed Extract, Myristic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Palmitic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Boron Nitride, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carrageenan, Tetrasodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Menthoxypropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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).
Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG-6, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Mica, Citric Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-7, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ginkgo Biloba Extract / Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Limonene, Linalool, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Ci 14700 / Red 4, Ci 42090/Blue 1, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Rhamnose, Nylon-66, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Octyldodecanol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, PEG-20 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Isohexadecane, Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Castanea Sativa / Chestnut Seed Extract, Acrylates Copolymer, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Ci 14700 / Red 4, Ci 19140/Yellow 5, Ci 42090/Blue 1, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Octyldodecanol, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Methyl Gluceth-10, Alcohol Denat, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, PVP, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-20 Stearate, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Tribehenin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caffeine, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Adenosine, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Laureth-7, Panthenol, Polyacrylamide, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Methyl Gluceth-10, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30, Chlorphenesin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Octyldodecanol, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Mica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Citric Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Propylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Octyldodecanol, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Talc, Dimethicone, Silica, Fragrance, Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane, Methylparaben, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Ethylparaben, Aluminum Hydroxide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Myristic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Alumina, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Isoeugenol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Carmine
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Water, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Juglans Regia Leaf Extract, Walnut Leaf Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Thyme Extract, Sucrose Laurate, Citric Acid, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Mallow Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium Edta, 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Propanediol, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Niacinamide, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Fructose, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glucose, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phospholipids, Hexapeptide-11, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Tripeptide-29, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Triethanolamine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Carbomer, Trideceth-6, Laureth-3, Laureth-7, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Sorbic Acid, Linalool, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 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, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Panthenol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Zinc PCA, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA
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, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Sodium Citrate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Water), Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Enantia Chlorantha (Bark) Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Ci 42090 (FD&C Blue No. 1)
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, Cellulose, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Kaolin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Hydrated Silica, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Hydroxyacetophenone, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-3, Sodium DNA, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Madecassoside, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Zinc Pca, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Octadecyl Di-T-Butyl-4-Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cyclohexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dioleoyl Pg-Trimonium Chloride, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Tocopherol, Decyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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 (Water), Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Asiaticoside, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Allantoin, 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
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethanol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate-13, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Squalane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycolic Acid, Polyisobutene, Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Extract Ferment Filtrate, Methylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Zinc PCA, Cetearyl Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 20, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Isostearate, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-180, Tripropylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Azelaic Acid, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
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, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Extract Ferment Filtrate, Zinc PCA, Methylparaben, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil, Limonene, Farnesol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, PEG-32, Glycol Distearate, Beeswax, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Extract Ferment Filtrate, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Dimethyl Sulfone, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polysorbate 80, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Oleate, Lactic Acid, Fragrance, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Laureth-23, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Laureth-4, Beta-Glucan, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Bacillus Ferment, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Panthenol, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Fragrance, Niacinamide, Linalool, Limonene, Aspergillus Ferment, Benzyl Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Arginine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Bacillus Ferment, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Fragrance, Panthenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Lactate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sophora Japonica (Japanese Pagoda Tree) Flower Extract, Azelaic Acid, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Fragrance, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Bacillus Ferment, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Isohexadecane, Xanthan Gum, Beeswax, Dimethyl Sulfone, Polysorbate 80, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus/Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fragrance, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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