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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
13,355 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: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Copper Gluconate, Diethylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glycereth-26, Hexanediol, Hexylglycerin, Magnesium Aspartate, Mineral Water, Niacinamide, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Water, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
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, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Betaine, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Calcium Chloride, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate
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, Zinc Oxide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetearyl Alcohol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Synthetic Beeswax, Zinc Pca, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dexpanthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ectoin, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dexpanthenol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Dexpanthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Allantoin, Lactobionic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, *Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Bulb Extract, *Freesia Refracta (Freesia Corymbosa) Extract, *Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract, *Rosa Damascena (Rose) Extract, *Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Flower/Leaf Extract, *Nymphaea Alba (White Water Lily) Flower Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Sodium Carbomer, Adenosine, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Brilliant Blue FCF (CI 42090), 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: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Polystearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Fragrance(Parfum), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glutathione, Saccharide Isomerate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Sucrose, Arginine, Pca, Serine, Alanine, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Threonine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglutamic Acid, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Triethanolamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glutathione, Benzyl Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal
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
Aqua, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Fragrance(Parfum), Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Pca, Serine, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Alanine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Threonine, Triethanolamine, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Choleth-24, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance(Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glutathione, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Pca, Serine, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Alanine, Threonine, Triethanolamine, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Quillaja Peel Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Raspberry Ketone, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Madecassoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylacrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Adenosine, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl Methicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Water, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Octyldodecanol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
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, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Trehalose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Natural 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Centella Asiatica, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Shea Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Hexylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Jojoba Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Betaine, Diglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Madecassoside, Adenosine, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide 3, Glycosphingolipids, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Phytosphingosine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Edetate Disodium
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
Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyethylene, Diglyceryl Sebacate/Isopalmitate, Barium Sulfate, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Ceresin, Yellow Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Vp / Hexadecene Copolymer, Licorice Extract, Soybean Oil, Centellae Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Aluminum Starch Octenyl Succinate, Hydrogenated Rosinate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycols, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine, Magnesium Myristate, Madecassoside, Triethoxycaprylyl Silane, Fragrance, Mica (Ci 77019 ), Red Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Black Iron Oxide (Ci 77499)
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, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Madecassoside, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, 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, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Diglycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Olivate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, C14-22 Alcohols, Carbomer, C12-16 Alcohols, 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, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Phragmites Communis Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Gelidium Amansii Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sargassum Fusiforme Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Maltodextrin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Ci 77891, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Phenyl Trimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Chloride, CI 77947, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Talc, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ci 77163, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica Silylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Mica, Tin Oxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, 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: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Sudachi Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Edta, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, 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
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Honey Extract, Silkworm Cocoon Extract, Caviar Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglycerin-6, Talc, Limonene, Carica Papaya Fruit Water, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrulline, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Glycol, Citrulline, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance, Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77492)
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Glacier Water, Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester, Butylene Glycol, Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Titanium (Iv) Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 2-Ethylhexyl-2-Cyano-3, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Mica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Licorice, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxide Red, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Homosalate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Squalane, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Purified Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Squalane, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylyl Silane, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Carbomer
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci77491), Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Carbonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Diamond Powder
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearoyl Inulin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, Fragrance(Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Bentonite, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) 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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, E Acetate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ci 15985, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Aqua, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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
Water, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract (Turmeric), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Cassumunar Root Extract, Allantoin, Ci 19140, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mineral Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panthenol
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
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).
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ubiquinone, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Honokiol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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