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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: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Honey Extract, Silkworm Cocoon Extract, Caviar Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Niacinamide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Parfum, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglycerin-6, Talc, Limonene, Carica Papaya Fruit Water, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrulline, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Glycol, Citrulline, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance, Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77492)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Glacier Water, Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester, Butylene Glycol, Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Titanium (Iv) Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 2-Ethylhexyl-2-Cyano-3, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Mica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Licorice, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxide Red, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tridecane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
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
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, Alcohol Denat, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Neofinetia Falcata Callus Culture Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, 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
Opuntia Coccinellifera, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Decyl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Iron Oxides, Iron Oxides, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Water, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Homosalate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Squalane, Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Tribehenin, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyethylene, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethyl Hexanediol, Lecithin, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Ci 77891, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Purified Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Octocrylene, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Triceteareth-4 Phosphate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Squalane, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Triethoxycaprylyl Silane, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Biotin, Glutathione, Riboflavin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris (Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Pentylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Sulfate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Black
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, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Sulfate, Xylitylglucoside, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ultramarines, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Xylitol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Kaolin, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Black, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Panthenol, Ectoin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nonapeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid
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: Use with care
Centella Asiatica Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Iron Oxides, Stearoyl Inulin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Madecassoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Iron Oxides, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Citriodora 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
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Water, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-10, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci77491), Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Calcium Carbonate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Diamond Powder
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methyl Trimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Silica, Zinc Oxide, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isododecane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Iron Oxides, Magnesium Sulfate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearoyl Inulin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides, Fragrance(Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Bentonite, Canadian Colloidal Clay, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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).
PEG-8, PEG-75, Polysorbate 80, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Petrolatum, Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, 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
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, E Acetate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ci 15985, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Aqua, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract (Turmeric), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Cassumunar Root Extract, Allantoin, Ci 19140, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Mineral Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panthenol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Honokiol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Collagen Extract, Panthenol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Bakuchiol, Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phosphatidylcholine, Asiaticoside, Phytosphingosine, Asiatic Acid, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sorbitol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Collagen Extract, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Collagen Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Xylitol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calamine, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Kaolin (Ci 77004), Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Allantoin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Octyldodeceth-16, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract (10,008Ppm), Collagen Extract (10,005Ppm), Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Kaolin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Allantoin, Propanediol, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Polyisobutene, Octyldodeceth-16, Adenosine, Potassium Chloride, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Trehalose, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Cetearyl Alcohol, 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, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Collagen Extract(10,005Ppm), Sedum Sarmentosum (Stonecrop) Extract (10,003Ppm), Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Glucomannan, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Adenosine, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Zinc Oxide (Ci 77947), Cyclohexasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Propanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hexyl Laurate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Silica, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Calamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Dextrin Palmitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PVP, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Thiamine Hcl
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
Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Bergamot Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Chamomile Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Silica, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Methylarachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Lotus Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Disodium EDTA
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, Octyldodecanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Polysorbate 80, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Adenosine, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hexapeptide-9, Pentapeptide-3
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: Octocrylene, Octisalate. 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 (Ci 77947), Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, Propanediol, Vinyl Dimethicone, Lauryl Dimethicone, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylate-13, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Citric Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Citrate, Polyamide-8, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Cellulose Gum, Sodium Phytate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ectoin, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide
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
Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Palmitate, Glycerine, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Vaccinum Angustifolium (Bluberry) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Powder, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Powder, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Glucomannan, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Collagen, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl
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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Chitosan, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Phytate, Glutathione, Beta-Glucan, Pentylene Glycol, Glucosylrutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Cellulose Gum, Caffeine, 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 (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glutathione, Octyldodeceth-16, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Pentylene Glycol, Isododecane, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Mica (Ci 77019), Polyester-1, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Adenosine, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Glutathione, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Chitosan, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP
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, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Chitosan, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Betaine, Glucose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Adenosine, Glutathione, Madecassoside, Hydroxypropyl, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Asiaticoside, Ascorbic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Ci 77491
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 ingredients