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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
5,875 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Cellulose Gum, Hydrogenated Styrene/Methylstyrene/Indene Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Pectin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexandiol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene, Carbomer Homopolymer, Edetate Disodium, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Benzoyl Peroxide (10%), Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Sulfate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (2%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (2%), Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Perlite, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Betaine, Cocamide MEA, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Iron Oxides, Charcoal Powder, Sorbitol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch / Corn Starch, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Carrageenan, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Charcoal Powder, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%), Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycolic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 2% 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).
2% Salicylic Acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Juice, Charcoal Powder, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Sulfur (3.5 % - Acne Treatment), 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 Flower Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines (Cl 77007), Water (Aqua), 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).
Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Isopropyl Methylphenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Alcohol Denat, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Silica, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, C20-22 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Fructan, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, T-Butyl Alcohol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Eugenol
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: 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, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-60 Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Ethanol, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Bentonite, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Methylphenol (Ipmp), Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Triethanolamine, 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (BHA). 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Talc, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Triethylhexyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, 4-Terpineol (Tea Tree Oil), Salicylic Acid (BHA), Sodium Hyaluronate (Ha), Panthenol, Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrated Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine
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).
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, PEG-2 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Lauramide Dea, Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Niacinamide, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Isopropyl Methylphenol, Lactic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Chloride, Ethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance, Ci 77288, Ci 77492
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
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, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Phenoxyethanol
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), Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Phenoxyethanol, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, 1,3-Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Isopropyl Methylphenol (Imp), Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Citric Acid, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butyl Avocadate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Cocoate, Coconut Acid, Potassium Chloride, Polysorbate 60, Polyglycerin-6, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, O--Cymen-5-Ol, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carageenan) Extract, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Laurate, Gluconolactone, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Oleanolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl 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.
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, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium Succinate, Disodium EDTA, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Methylparaben, Fragrance
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: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Kaolin, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Illite, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tee Tree) Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Alcohol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylparaben, Carbomer, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Ci 42053, Ci 19140
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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).
Alcohol, Aqua, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid
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: 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, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
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, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-12, PEG-220, Salicylic Acid, Papain, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Laureth-3, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-150 Distearate, PEG-3 Distearate, Piroctone Olamine, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
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, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide
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
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, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol
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, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Canola Oil, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Triisopropanolamine, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Betaine, Potassium Laureth-4 Carboxylate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
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).
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate, Ozokerite, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trimethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Salicylic Acid, Bisabolol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ci 77891, Ci 77120, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Skin quiz · 4 questions
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- 2. Age
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- 4. Skin type