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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
762 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: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Betaine Salicylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Bioflavonoids, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Ethyl, Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Panthenol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Sorbitan Stearate, Adenosine, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Raffinose, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Folic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Xanthan Gum, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Colloidal Sulfur (1%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene, Benzoyl Peroxide, Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Glycerol, Poloxamer, Propylene Glycol (E1520), Simulgel 600 PHA (Copolymer Of Acrylamide And Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate), Purified Water
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. 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, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Hexyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Linalool, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Retinol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dextrin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Mannitol, Limonene, Isostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lecithin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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
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, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alanyl Glutamine, Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Glutamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Myristyl Alcohol, Myristyl Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
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).
Water (Aqua), Isostearyl Isostearate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter+, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil*, Sorbitan Stearate*, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Glycerin*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Glucoside), Sucrose Cocoate*, Behenyl Alcohol*, Panthenol, Sodium Gluconate*#, Sodium Lactate*, Arginine*, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Fragrance*, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil*, Sodium Citrate*, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid*, Piroctone Olamine, Xanthan Gum*, Sodium Phytate*, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Citric Acid*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Olivate*, Citronellol^, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol^, Linalool^, Citral^, Limonene^
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: 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, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Albumen Extract (100 Ppm), Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Trehalose, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone (500Ppm), Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Beta-Sitosterol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Linalool
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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Betula Alba Juice, Water, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Isohexadecane, PEG-2M, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Sucrose Distearate, Polysorbate 80, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Pantolactone, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Panthenol, Triclosan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Propanediol, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Tromethamine, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol Denat, Myristic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Squalane, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Fructan, Glucose, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, Sea Whip Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoceteth-20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Adapalene. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Adapalene, Carbomer Homopolymer, Edetate Disodium, Methylparaben, Poloxamer 182, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-60 Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Ethanol, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Bentonite, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Methylphenol (Ipmp), Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Triethanolamine, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethanol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium Succinate, Disodium EDTA, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Methylparaben, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, 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).
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, 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: 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: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract (77%), Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide (2%), Methyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-12 Olefin), Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearates, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Water, Arginine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Methylpropanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Ceramide NP, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Fragrance, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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, Prunus Persica Kernel Oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Squalane, Sorbitol, Panthenol, Glucose, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Carnitine, Ceramide 6, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Iron Oxide Yellow Ci 77492, Iron Oxide Red Ci 77491, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed 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, 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, 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: 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: 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.
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, Oryza Sativa Bran, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ascorbic Acid, Maltodextrin Tyndallized Lactobacillus Rhamnosus Ha 111, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lactic 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.
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, Xanthan Gum, Honey (Mel) Extract, Glycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, 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: 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, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Royal Jelly Powder, Honey (Mel) Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol Acetate, 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: Use with care
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Chinaberry Flower Extract, Holy Basil Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Turmeric Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Palmitic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Midtererranean Cypruss Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Pachuli Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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: Salix Nigra Bark Extract (Black Willow Extract Concentrated In 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, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil* (Organic Camellia Vegetable Oil), Glycerin (Vegetable Glycerin), Decyl Cocoate (Naturally Derived Emollient), C10-18 Triglycerides (Naturally Derived Texturizing Agent), Salix Nigra Bark Extract (Black Willow Extract Concentrated In Salicylic Acid), Cetearyl Alcohol (Naturally Derived Texturizing Agent), Jojoba Esters (Naturally Derived Texturizing Agent), Pentylene Glycol (Naturally Derived Emollient), Glyceryl Stearate (Naturally Derived Emulsifier), Collagen Amino Acids (Vegan Biomimetic Amino Acid Complex Of Human Collagen), Glyceryl Behenate (Naturally Derived Texturizing Agent), Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract* (Organic Spilanthes Extract), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Ubiquinone (Naturally Derived Active Ingredient, Antioxidant), Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract (Of Astragalus), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder* (Organic Aloe Vera Powder), Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil* (Organic Safflower Vegetable Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera (Sunflower Wax), Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax (Sunflower Wax), Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, (Mimosa Vegetable Wax) Sclerotium Gum (Naturally Sourced Gelling Agent), Xanthan Gum (Naturally Sourced Gelling Agent), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (Naturally Sourced Emulsifier), Sodium Levulinate (Naturally Sourced Antimicrobial Agent), Sodium Anisate (Naturally Sourced Antimicrobial Agent), Citric Acid (Ph Adjuster), Levulinic Acid (Naturally Sourced Antimicrobial Agent), Polyglycerin-3 (Humectant), Phytic Acid (Naturally Sourced Sequestrant), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower Oil)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Limonene, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Xanthan Gum, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Linalool, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Citral, Styrax Benzoin Gum
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
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Maltodextrin, 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 ingredients