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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
19,147 products, 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
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Polyacrylate-13, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Collagen, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Laurate, Lauric Acid, Oligopeptide-1, Beta-Alanyl Hydroxyprolyldiaminobutyroyl Benzylamide, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Tocopherol, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Bakuchiol, Diisopropyl Adipate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Aqua, Sucrose Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose Palmitate, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Mannitol, Parfum, Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dextrin, Ferulic Acid, Waltheria Indica Leaf Extract, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol (0.3%). Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Retinol (0.3%), Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Sulfite, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Tocotrienols, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
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
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Betaine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Collagen, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Triethylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, 2-Aminobutanol, Chlorphenesin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil/Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Alcohol Denat, Stearyl Alcohol, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, PEG-20 Stearate, Silica, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Callus Extract, Adenosine, Calcium Pca, Menthol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Trideceth-6, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 14700/Red 4, Ci 19140/Yellow 5, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Carrageenan, Propanediol, Calcium Chloride, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sucrose, Potassium Chloride, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Adenosine, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance/Parfum, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tin Oxide, Sodium Dna, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Dna, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Soluble Collagen
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\Aqua\Eau, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Polyacrylate-13, Caprylyl Glycol, Niacinamide, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Dimethiconol, Allantoin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Geraniol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Chondrus Crispus, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Sucrose, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium Chloride, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Calcium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Cellulose Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Sodium Dna, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Atelocollagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Procollagen, Cyanocobalamin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Proline, Threonine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Carnosine, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Squalane, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinol
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
Centella Asiatica Extract (77%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Madecassoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Panthenol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Arginine, Mannitol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 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
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid (100Pbb), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, 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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Hexyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Linalool, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Retinol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dextrin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Mannitol, Limonene, Isostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lecithin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Alcohol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Adenophora Stricta Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Honey, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Disiloxane, Tromethamine, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xylitol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide EOP
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, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pca Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose*, Caprylyl Trimethicone, Isostearyl Isostearate, Sucrose Polystearate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Betaine*, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phospholipids, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, 2,3-Butanediol*, Bacillus Ferment, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Adenosine*, Cholesterol, Serine*, Arginine*, Glycereth-20, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ferulic Acid*, Oryzanol*, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts*, (Red) Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Phloretin*, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Amomum Xanthioides Seed Extract, Andrographolide, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Leaf Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Tromethamine, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica, Trisodium EDTA, Iron Oxide Red, Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butyl Avocadate, Benzyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Kojic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Cysteine, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Alcohol, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp/Varech) Extract, Tartaric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Xanthan Gum, PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Retinyl Palmitate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marronnier D'Inde) Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Acetyl Cysteine, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Ci 75810, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Apriabricot) Kernel Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Silk Amino Acids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Diamond Powder, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Abricot) Kernel Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, 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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo/Bambou) Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate/Caprylate/Succinate, Tranexamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hematite Extract, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Oleate, Benzoic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl SH-Pentapeptide-35, Diamond Powder, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Abricot) Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acetyl Cysteine, Diamond Powder, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Aqua (Water), Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acetyl Cysteine, Diamond Powder, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran (Rice/Riz) Oil, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marron) Extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Abricot) Kernel Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Cysteine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tannic Acid, Diamond Powder, Fragrance/Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Glycogen, Cellulose Gum, Charcoal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Raspberry Ketone, Calcium Lactate, Adenosine, Potassium Chloride, Glucose, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Peat Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry/Baies De Goji) Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Oleate, Glycine Soja (Soybean/Soja) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diamond Powder, Hexylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ci 77499/Iron Oxide Black, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate, Diamond Powder, 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
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Carbomer, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Lecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Persica (Peach) Juice, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Seed Extract, Disodium Edta, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trihydroxystearin, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Menthol, Potassium Sorbate, Menthyl Lactate, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, Citronellol, Linalool, Glucomannan
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 ingredients