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Acne and breakouts
Acne treatments take time. It can be several weeks to a few months before you see a difference, so stick with one rather than switching.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Adapalene, a retinoid sold without a prescription from age 12
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash gently, up to twice a day and after sweating, using your fingertips.
- Use gentle, alcohol-free products, and skip astringents, toners, and scrubs, which can dry and irritate skin.
- Don't pick or pop pimples.
- Use a non-comedogenic, broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
- See a dermatologist if acne hasn't improved after a few months of over-the-counter treatment.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “Acne: Tips for managing”; American Academy of Dermatology, “A dermatologist's guide to skincare from growing up to glowing up”; US FDA, “Topical retinoid acne treatment approved for OTC use”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for acne and breakouts
6,219 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, 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 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, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic 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. 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 Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Colloidal Platinum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis (Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: 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, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Carbomer, Colloidal Platinum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis (Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, 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. 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 Hyaluronate, Cannabis Sativa Leaf/Stem Water, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Squalane, Colloidal Platinum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis (Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), 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. 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, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Carbomer, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Mica Ci 77019, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ubiquinone, Colloidal Platinum, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis (Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, 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. 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, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Dipeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis (Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Carbomer, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ubiquinone, Colloidal Platinum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Azelaic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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 Hyaluronate, Freeze Dried Sour Cherry Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Sorbitol, D-Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6
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, Freeze Dried Sour Cherry Extract, Carbomer, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Sorbitol, D-Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6, Silk Amino Acids, Magnesium Pca, Pyridoxine, 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).
Aqua, Prunus Avium (Cherry) Kernel Oil, Freeze Dried Sour Cherry Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Rubus Arcticus Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Sorbitol, D-Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Silk Amino Acids, Magnesium Pca, Pyridoxine, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, 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).
Sucrose, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Freeze Dried Sour Cherry Powder, Prunus Avium (Cherry) Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Freeze Dried Sour Cherry Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, 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).
Aqua, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, Orchid Extract, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum
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, 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, Lecithin, Panthenol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Glycine, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Proline, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Panthenol, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Glycine, Serine, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Proline, Parfum, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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, 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, Ubiquinone, 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: 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, Coffea Arabica Seed Powder, Propanediol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxycinnamic Acid, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Papaver Rhoeas Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Azelaic 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, Cellulose, Capsicum Annuum Amuli, Glycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Poria Cocos Polysaccharide, Maltodextrin, Papain, D-Panthenol, Algae Extract, Water Lily Extract, Arnica 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Azelaic Acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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).
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).
Aqua, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, 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, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Dimethiconol, Soybean (Glycine Soya Oil), Retinol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Lecithin, Sorbitol, D-Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 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: 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).
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, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, PVP, Titanium Dioxide, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Gardenia Tahitensis Flower, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Lecithin, Sorbitol, D-Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, 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, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Flower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Corallina Officinalis, Arnica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, D-Panthenol, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, 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).
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dehydroacetic Acid, Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, D-Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Corallina Officinalis, Arnica 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, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Flower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Glycerin, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Corallina Officinalis, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, D-Panthenol, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Arnica Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Azelaic Acid, 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.
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