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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
2,435 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Aqua, Octocrylene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diglycerin, Tapioca Starch, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Algin, Citric Acid, Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 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).
Aqua, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propylene Glycol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ubiquinone, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tetrapeptide-21, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Canola Oil, Dimethicone, Sucrose Stearate, Silica, Alumina, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Algin, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
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 Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Aqua, Dibutyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Lauroyl Lysine, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Parfum, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Magnolol, Honokiol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 19140, Ci 16255, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Zinc Oxide (20%), Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Glycerin, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Zinc Oxide (15.50%), Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Curcuma Longa (Tumeric) Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Zinc Oxide (15.50%), Water, Coconut Alkanes, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: 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).
Aqua, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dibutyl Adipate, Dipropylene Glycol, Bise Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Nicotinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Ceteth-10, Tromethamine, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/ 1 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Xantham Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, 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, Zinc Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cerium Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, 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, Zinc Oxide, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Propanediol, Michelia Alba Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Oxygen
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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, 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).
Aqua, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Octocrylene, Dibutyl Adipate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl Glucoside, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Perlite, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrated Silica, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, EDTA, BHT, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tribehenin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Melanin, Propylene Glycol, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Methylparaben, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: 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).
Aqua, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, Faex Extract, EDTA, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin
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
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).
Aqua, Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, EDTA, BHT, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Faex Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydrated Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Panthenol, Caffeine, Sodium Methylparaben, Biotin
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, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 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: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Aqua (Water), Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyapatite, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Tris (Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Pca, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit 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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Derivative), Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Diisobutyl Adipate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Beta-Sitosterol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Derivative), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Diisobutyl Adipate, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin 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: Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Stearyl Alcohol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Capramide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cellulose Acetate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Squalane (Phytosqualane), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Behenyl Behenate, Tribehenin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Homarine Hcl, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C Derivative), Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water/Osmoter)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Aqua (Water), Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Cetyl Esters, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyapatite, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Methylpropanediol, Myricetin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Stearyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Tris (Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Undecylcrylene Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Pca, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit 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: Use with care
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerine, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine
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
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Decyl Cocoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Soluble Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Sea Salt, Aspergillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Jania Rubens Extract, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethyl Capramide, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Beta- Carotene, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Sucrose, Sodium Carrageenan, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Phenethyl Alcohol, Fragrances (Parfum), Tetrafluoropropene
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, Dibutyl Adipate, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Agar, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Silica, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract, Carrageenan, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycine, Glutamine, Erythritol, Carbomer, Cystine, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Dna
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): Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
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).
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyethylene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Alpha-Bisabolol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Propanediol, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mallotus Japonicus Bark Extract, Magnolia Sieboldii Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Phytosterols, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Fructan, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aralia Elata Root Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Phosphate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sea Water, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Magnesium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Oleanolic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Biotin, Oxygen, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Glycolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Leaf Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Mineral Water, Glacier Water
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Onsen-Sui, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Sea Water, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyancyth) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyisobutene, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Ethyl Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, C14-22 Alcohols, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Propanediol, Disiloxane, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Swertia Chirata Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Octanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Carnosine, Hydrolyzed Rna, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyphenylsilsesquioxane, Micrococcus Lysate, Sodium Dna, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Ectoin, Glutathione, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Xylitylglucoside, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Anhydroxylitol, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Caprylic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethanol, Niacinamide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Alpha- Arbutin, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Xylitol, Yeast Ferment Extract, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Calamine, Chlorella Ferment, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Soluble Collagen, Caprylyl Methicone, Hexyl Laurate, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Trehalose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Propanediol, Allantoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Albatrellus Confluens (Mushroom) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Ectoin, Glutathione, Hydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, Palmitoyl Glycine, Ellagic Acid, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Anhydroxylitol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Cerium Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ceramide NP, Maltodextrin, Gluconolactone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cellulose Gum, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Soluble Collagen, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyether-1, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Hydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cerium Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Calamine, Iron Oxide Red
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Niacinamide, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bergamot Oil, Soluble Collagen, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Aluminum Oxide, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyether-1, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin, Hydroxystearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cerium Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Calamine, Red Iron Oxide
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Niacinamide, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Zinc Oxide - (24.1%), Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Niacinamide, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (1), Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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
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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate (7%), Octocrylene (7%), Octisalate (5%), Avobenzone (3%). 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).
Homosalate (7%), Octocrylene (7%), Octisalate (5%), Avobenzone (3%), Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Gluconolactone, Dea-Cetyl Phosphate, Triethanolamine, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance/Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal
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: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, 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).
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ci 19140, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ci 77491, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Ci 77499, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ci 77492, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ci 47005, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Ci 42090
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: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Aqua, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 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: Use with care
Sunscreen filter banned in the EU (4-MBC): 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor. EU safety scientists found sufficient evidence that 4-methylbenzylidene camphor may disrupt thyroid and estrogen hormones and could not conclude it is safe, and the EU then banned it from cosmetics (SCCS 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. 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).
Aqua (Water), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Ether, Homosalate, 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea) Butter), Sodium Polyacrylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract (Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract), Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil (Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil), Pinus Radiata Bark Extract, Diisopropyl Adipate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Hexapeptide-10, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octinoxate (6.5%). 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).
Octinoxate (6.5%), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Arbutin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alcohol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Iron Oxide/Ci 77492, Sodium Chloride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Iron Oxide/Ci 77491, Glycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxide/Ci 77499, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Water/Aqua/Eau, Polyethylene, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Phenyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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).
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (7%). 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).
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (7%), Titanium Dioxide (4.15%), Zinc Oxide (9.8%), Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Alcohol, Arbutin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Isostearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Water, Silica, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
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 ingredients