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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
5,458 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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).
Betula Alba Juice, Water, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, PEG-2M, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Sucrose Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Pantolactone, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf 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: 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, Betula Alba Juice, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Pantolactone, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, 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.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glutathione, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal
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
Milk Protein Extract, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Gluceth-10, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera (West Indian Rosewood) Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Beheneth-25, Silica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sucrose Polystearate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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
Water, Morus Bombycis Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Protease, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Choleth-24, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
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.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Urea, Alcohol Denat, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Arachidic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride
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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Panthenol, Triclosan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propanediol, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Tromethamine, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol Denat, Myristic Acid
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
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Choleth-24, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Tromethamine, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Octanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) 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
Mica, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Talc, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-22, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, 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: 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 Denat, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Opuntia Coccinellifera, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Decyl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Iron Oxides, Iron Oxides, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tribehenin, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethyl Hexanediol, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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).
Acrylates Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Water, Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salicylic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Allantoin, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 80, Methylparaben
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, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cellulose Gum, Polyquaternium-7, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Potassium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea 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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Squalane, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Fructan, Glucose, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea 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
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Biotin, Glutathione, Riboflavin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Xylitylglucoside, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ultramarines, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Xylitol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Kaolin, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Black, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Ectoin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nonapeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Iron Oxides, Stearoyl Inulin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Madecassoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Iron Oxides, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Citriodora 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).
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract(30,000 Ppm), Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Tromethamine, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
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, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Honokiol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Purified Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Dimethicone, Ethanol, Polysorbate 60, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Beeswax, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Squalane, Rose Flower Oil, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, 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
Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Bergamot Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Methylarachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Lotus Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Disodium EDTA
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
Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Palmitate, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Extract Ferment Filtrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Vaccinum Angustifolium (Bluberry) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Charcoal Powder, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Powder, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Chitosan, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Glutathione, Beta-Glucan, Pentylene Glycol, Glucosylrutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Cellulose Gum, Caffeine, 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
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, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Glutathione, Acetyl Glucosamine, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Chitosan, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Allantoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera (Brussels Sprouts) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caffeine
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Quercetin, Bioflavonoids, Tannic Acid, Disodium EDTA
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. 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) 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, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerine, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Panthenol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (100 Ppm), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Pentylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Dipropylene Glycol, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Extract*, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water*, Glycerin, Alcohol**, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil*, Lippia Citriodora Leaf Water*, Sclerotium Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*, Benzyl Alcohol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder, Xanthan Gum, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil*, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil*, Levulinic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil*, Sambucus Nigra Flower Water*, Magnesium Pca, Zinc Pca, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil*, Thymus Zygis Flower Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Echinacea Purpurea Extract*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Tocopherol, Viola Tricolor Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil*, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Mica, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Sodium Anisate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Limonene◊, Citral◊, Linalool◊, Citronellol◊, Geraniol◊
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: Teen-friendly
Sulfur (3.5%), Acacia Senegal Gum, Bentonite, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol, Menthyl Lactate, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Water, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Pca
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, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoceteth-20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol
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.
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