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Dark spots and uneven tone
Dark spots come from the sun, aging, and old pimples. Fading them takes daily sunscreen and patience: creams usually need daily use for weeks or months, and deeper spots can take much longer.
Ingredients that help
- Retinoids, such as retinol and adapalene
- Vitamin C
- Azelaic acid
- Glycolic acid
- Kojic acid
- Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and arbutin are also widely used
What dermatologists recommend
- Wear a broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every day. It keeps new spots from forming, and spots can come back without it.
- Have a dermatologist look at a spot before you treat it. Some spots that appear with age aren't age spots, and skin cancer can look similar. See one for any spot that changes, itches, or bleeds.
- A tinted sunscreen with iron oxides also protects against visible light, which matters for dark spots on darker skin tones.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “How to fade dark spots in darker skin tones”; American Academy of Dermatology, “What can get rid of age spots?”; American Academy of Dermatology, “How to care for your skin in your 60s and 70s”. General information, not medical advice.
Not pregnant? Our pregnancy ratings only matter if you're pregnant or trying to be. Retinoids are rated Avoid for pregnancy, but they're among the ingredients dermatologists recommend for this. Pregnant? Choose safe for pregnancy.
Products for dark spots and uneven tone
12,175 products rated Teen-friendly, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): 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).
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, PEG-6, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, (-)-Alpha-Bisabolol, Adenosine, Arbutin, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Pca, SH-Polypeptide-121, Serine, Alanine, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Arginine, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-68, Proline, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Oleate
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
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): 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).
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, PEG-6, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Dna, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Oleic Acid, Trehalose, Urea, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Arbutin, Cholesterol, Serine, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate
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
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).
Aqua (Water), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Dna, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Shea Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Arachidyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Myristic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea (Ceramide Pc-104 32.7Ppm), Mannitol, Lauric Acid, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Silica, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Dimethicone, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Vanillin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid
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
Aqua, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Oryza Sativa Extract, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharum Officinarum 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide (15%), Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Pca (1%), Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Allantoin (0.1%), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate
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
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C14-22 Alcohols, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Oligopeptide-1, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): 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).
Aqua, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid
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: Betaine Salicylate, 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Calcium Silicate, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Campsis Grandiflora Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Silicate, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles(154 Ppm), Kummerowia Striata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Milk, Exosomes(10 Ppm), Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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
Water, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Dna, Millet Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-26, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Ubiquinone, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Atelocollagen, Salmon Egg Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis 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
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
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): 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).
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Dna, Gerotine/Hydrolyzed Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, PEG-6, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Oleic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
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
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Squalane, Panthenol, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Dna
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
Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin, 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).
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Oligopeptide-191, Copper Tripeptide-1, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alanine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glucose, Hexapeptide -61 Dimer, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Lupeol
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
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Carbomer, Fragrance, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Methylpropanediol, Polyether-1, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Fructan, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
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), Niacinamide 10.0%, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate
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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Arginine, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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
Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Allantoin, Squalane, Panthenol, Polyglucuronic Acid, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Dna
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
Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, C9-12 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Fragrance (Parfum), Sorbitan Olivate, Shorea Robusta Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa (Peony) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Caffeine, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Collagen Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Hexapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Biotin, Glycine, Serine, Leucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Glutamic Acid, Tocopherol, Aspartic Acid, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Kaolin (Ci 77004), Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glucomannan, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Potassium Chloride, Dextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sea Water, Ferulic Acid, Fragrance, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Palmitate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Acetyl Cysteine, Lecithin, Soy Isoflavones, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Escin, Saccharide Isomerate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf/Stem Extract (Avena Sativa Leaf Stem Extract)*, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Oenothera Biennis Oil), PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
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
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Niacinamide (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat, Squalane, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Methicone, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Adenosine, Allantoin, Arginine, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gardenia Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Enantia Chlorantha, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Glucosylrutin, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleanolic Acid, Disodium EDTA
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
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Caffeine, Panthenol, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Tannic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Saponins, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral Salts, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
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
Alcohol, Aqua (Water), Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Ceramide 2, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopropyl Myristate, Lecithin, Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Ubiquinone (Coq10), Xanthan Gum
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
Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, PEG-32, Sodium Chloride, Synthetic Beeswax, Niacinamide, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Yeast Extract, Fragrance(Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, 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
Water, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Populus Nigra Bark/Bud/Leaf/ Twig Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Silanetriol, Potassium Citrate, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Chelidonium Majus Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Stellaria Media, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Fragrance, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Dioscorea Villosa, Galium Aparine Extract, Avena Sativa, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Trisodium Edta
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
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).
Aqua/Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Dna, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sucrose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
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).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): 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).
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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
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