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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
659 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).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Colloidal Silver, Acetyl Cysteine, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Albumen Extract(1,000Ppm), Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone(500Ppm), Adenosine, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Limonene, Linalool
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
Water, Morus Bombycis Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Protease, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Choleth-24, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, 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: 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, 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, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Biotin, Glutathione, Riboflavin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera (Brussels Sprouts) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caffeine
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: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Dipropylene Glycol, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Purified Water, 1,3-Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Isopropyl Methylphenol (Imp), Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Oxygen, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Tromethamine, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Algin, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Sulfate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ci 16255, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Coceth-7, Trideceth-9, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isopentyldiol, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Chloride, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Ethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-32, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, < Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Spice, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Carrot Extract, Pumpkin Extract, Lavender Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Freesia Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Matricaria Flower Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cactus Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Malt Extract, Gluconolactone
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Sodium Salicylate, 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, Cetearyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Acrylamide Copolymer, Zinc Pca, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Farnesol, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Sodium Salicylate, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Ethylparaben, Sorbitan Oleate, Limonene, Propylparaben, Berberis Aquifolium Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citral, Geraniol
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).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Niacinamide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Acacia Senegal, Caprylyl Glycol, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Gluconate, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Powder), Potassium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbitol, Ceteth-20, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Camellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Stearyl Heptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Piroctone Olamine, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alcohol Denat, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Acacia Senegal Gum Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., 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.
- 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).
Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Bioflavonoids (Pending), PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cupressus Sempervirens Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Extract, Limonene
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid (1%). ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Salicylic Acid (1%), Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat, PEG-8, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Ceteth-20, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dextrin, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract, Bisabolol, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Red 4, Ceramide NP, Beta-Sitosterol, Phenoxyethanol, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, BHT, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water (Aqua), Vegetable Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate*, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Fruit Stem Cells (, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract), Bioactive Berry Complex*, Stearic Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract*, Zinc Gluconate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract*, Tocopherol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vanilla Isolates, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel 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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Purified Water (Aqua), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate*, Vegetable Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Fruit Stem Cells (, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract), Bioactive Berry Complex*, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Salix Alba (Willow Bark) Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Flower Extract*, Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces Xylinum (Kombucha) Black Tea Ferment, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract*, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Oil*, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Azelaic Acid (3%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Xylose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Ectoin, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Succinic Acid, Zinc Pca, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Azelaic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Xylose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Ectoin, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Succinic Acid, Zinc Pca, Glycolic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Totarol, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, O-Cymen-5-Ol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Azelaic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Totarol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate, Ceramide NG, Dimethicone, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NS, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Lysine, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cysteine, Citrulline, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide (5%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Betaine Salicylate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Tranexamic Acid (4Ppm), Gluconolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Oligopeptide-2, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1
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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract (77%), 2,3-Butanediol, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Malt Juice, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bacillus Ferment, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Xylose, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Squalane, Butyl Acrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Iodide, Arginine, Glutamate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Betaine Salicylate, Ascorbic Acid, Maltodextrin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water(Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Geraniol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Citronellol, Hyaluronic Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, 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: Teen-friendly
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, *Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, **Limonene, Adenosine, **Linalool, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Styrax Benzoin Gum
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract (9.13%), Mentha Haplocalix Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aqua, Mentha Piperita Oil (450Mg), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Biotin, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ascorbic Acid, Menadione, Riboflavin, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caffeine, Eugenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Limonene, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Aqua, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Betaine, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Zinc Pca, Zinc Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Isopentyldiol, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Laverder) Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum
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\Aqua\Eau, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Echinacea Purpurea (Coneflower) Extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Citronellol, Geraniol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Avène Thermal Spring Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Sd Alcohol 39-C, Zinc Gluconate, Fragrance, Glyceryl Laurate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Salicylic Acid, Silica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Triethanolamine, Water
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.
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