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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
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).
Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Cellulose Gum, Polyisobutene, Salicylic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Water, Niacinamide, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiatic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Collagen, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract
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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cocoglycerides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Glyceryl Laurate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Azelaic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Citric 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).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Nymphaea Alba Root Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 (Peptide Blend), Ferulic Acid, Ascorbic Glucoside, Coconut Alkanes, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Pca, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Symphytum Officinale Callus Culture Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methylpropanediol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Algae Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP
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, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, PEG-75, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salicylic Acid, Poloxamer 184, Methylpropanediol, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG-100 Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Sucrose Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Hexyl Nicotinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide 3, Phytosphingosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Pearl Powder, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
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, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylic Acid/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Farnesyl Acetate, Farnesol, Panthenyl Triacetate, 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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water (306,934Ppm), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerine, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malt Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Mandelic Acid, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phosphatidylcholine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract (1Ppm), Gluconolactone, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salicylic Acid, Succinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Artemisia Annua Extract, Benzoic Acid, Benzaldehyde, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Licorice, Flavonoid (0.1Ppb), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Thiamine Hcl, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Coconut Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Isethionate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Arachidic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Myristic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Leaf Extract, Pyruvic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Oxygen, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Bee Venom, Oligopeptide-10
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, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, PEG-8, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyl Dimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bee Venom, Oligopeptide-10, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8, Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate, Triethyl Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bee Venom, Oligopeptide-10, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
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).
Aqua, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Tromethamine, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Algin, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Sulfate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ci 16255, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Lauryl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, PEG-8, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ci. 77019, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Ci 77891, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Dimethiconol, Tribehenin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Carbomer, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Polysorbate 20, Tin Oxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, C15-23 Alkane, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Zinc Acetylmethionate, Menthol, EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Olivamidopropyl Betaine, Silanediol Salicylate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-400, Sulfur, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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 (Aqua), Kaolin, Bentonite, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Limonene, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Citral, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water (Aqua), Polysorbate 80, PEG-150 Distearate, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Benzalkonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Benzoic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Alcohol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Wasabia Japonica Root Powder, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cellulose Gum, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Citral, D-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).
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 (Aqua), Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sorbitol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 80, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Gluconate, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Coconut Acid, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Benzoic Acid, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Coceth-7, Trideceth-9, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Illite, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA, Mannitol, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Cholesterol, Silica, Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide 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.
- 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).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Denatured Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Rheum Undulatum Root/Stalk/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Tocopherol
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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Chloride, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Potassium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Chloride, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Aqua (Water), Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyapatite, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Tris (Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Pca, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. 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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Derivative), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diisobutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Beta-Sitosterol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-30, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Oleyl Erucate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Flower Water, Maris Sal (Dead Sea Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Triticum Vulgare(Wheat) Germ Oil, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Menthol, Arginine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Linalool, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Isoeugenol
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: 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: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. 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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alanine, Creatine, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Phenoxyethanol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Urea, Aqua (Water), Octocrylene, PEG-40 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Nylon 6/12, Sorbitan Tristearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cyclomethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Isostearyl Isostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Cetyl Phosphate, Propanediol(Corn Derived Glycol), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PVP, Parfum (Fragrance), Lecithin, Propylene Glycol, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Beta-Sitosterol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Salicylic Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. 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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Derivative), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Diisobutyl Adipate, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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 (Mineral Spring Water), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Nylon 6/12, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cyclomethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Propylene Carbonate, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Phosphate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Alanine, Creatine, Glycine, Magnesium Aspartate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Urea, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Propanediol (Corn Derived Glycol), Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Parfum (Fragrance), Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PVP, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beta-Sitosterol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Salicylic Acid, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (3.0%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5.0%), Octocrylene (2.71%). 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).
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (3.0%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5.0%), Octocrylene (2.71%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Alanine, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Aqua (Water), Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Sitosterol, Bisabolol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetyl Phosphate, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Creatine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cyclomethicone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Lecithin, Magnesium Aspartate, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Nylon 6/12, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Propanediol (Corn Derived Glycol), Propylene Carbonate, Propylene Glycol, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, PVP, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Salicylic Acid, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Urea, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsSkin quiz · 4 questions
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The skin quiz matches ingredients and products to up to three concerns at once, for the age and skin type.
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