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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: 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).
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, D-Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Flower) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Citrus Tangerine Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Tocopherol, 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ubiquinone, Prunus Cerasus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, D-Panthenol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: 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).
Aqua, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Lithops Pseudotruncatella Callus Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, 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).
Aqua, Octocrylene, Sorbitol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, PVP, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Lithops Pseudotruncatella Callus Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, D-Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dunaliella Salina Extract, 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, 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).
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octocrylene, Sorbitol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, PVP, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Propanediol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, D-Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Aloe Extract, 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 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).
Aqua, Octocrylene, Sorbitol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, PVP, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Propanediol, Lithops Pseudotruncatella Callus Lysate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, D-Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, 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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 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).
Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Himalaya Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, D-Panthenol, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 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, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Babassu Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Himalaya Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil, Cellulose Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Tocopherol Acetate, Squalane, Isopropyl Myristate, 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Propanediol, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, D-Panthenol, Ficin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 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, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Carbomer, Glycerin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
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, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Glycerin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, D-Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Parfum
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, 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, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Squalane, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 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 Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic 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, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
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 Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid
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, Carbomer, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid
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 Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Wine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Maltodextrin, Corallina Officinalis, Glycerin, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid
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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, (Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric 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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ubiquinone, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Ci 77891 Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric 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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ubiquinone, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, PEG-8, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid
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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Argentiere Icecap Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, D-Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Maltodextrin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 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, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Black Tea Extract, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchi) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ubiquinone, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Cysteine, Methionine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Extensin (Carrot Collagen), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchi) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, 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 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.
- 1. Face, body, or hair
- 2. Age
- 3. What to fix
- 4. Skin type