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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
4,455 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, PEG-6, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, (-)-Alpha-Bisabolol, Adenosine, Arbutin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Pca, SH-Polypeptide-121, Serine, Alanine, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Arginine, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-68, Proline, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Oleate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, PEG-6, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Dna, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Adenosine, Oleic Acid, Trehalose, Urea, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Arbutin, Cholesterol, Serine, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Silk Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Panthenol, Betaine, Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891), Propanediol, Iron oxide Red (CI 77491), Mica, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gellan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Gold, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Benzyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Lecithin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Collagen, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Glutamine, sh-Decapeptide-7, sh-Octapeptide-4, sh-Oligopeptide-9, sh-Pentapeptide-19, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9
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: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). 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).
Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Niacinamide, Betaine, Inositol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Phytic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Peg-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acetic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide
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 Acetate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Retinyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Carbomer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Lactate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide (15%), Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc Pca (1%), Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Allantoin (0.1%), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Calcium Silicate, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Campsis Grandiflora Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Silicate, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Disodium EDTA, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles(154 Ppm), Kummerowia Striata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Cinchona Pubescens Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Milk, Exosomes(10 Ppm), Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Dna, Millet Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-26, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Myristate, Ubiquinone, Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Atelocollagen, Salmon Egg Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed Dna, Gerotine/Hydrolyzed Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, PEG-6, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Oleic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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).
Aqua/Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronate Na, Cholesterol, Phenoxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, 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: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosmarinusofficinalisleafoil). 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(Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lauryl Betaine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosmarinusofficinalisleafoil), Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Oil), Linalool, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, 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.
- 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.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water (Aqua/Eau), Niacinamide 10.0%, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phospholipids, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Panthenol, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Pca, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Hexyl Nicotinate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Niacinamide (2%), 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol Denat, Squalane, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Methicone, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Cellulose Gum, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyglycerin-3, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Adenosine, Allantoin, Arginine, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gardenia Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Enantia Chlorantha, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dextrin, Glucosylrutin, Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleanolic Acid, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Betaine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Collagen, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Triethylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Sterols, Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, 2-Aminobutanol, Chlorphenesin
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Centella Asiatica Extract (77%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Betaine, Madecassoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Panthenol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Arginine, Mannitol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pca Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose*, Caprylyl Trimethicone, Isostearyl Isostearate, Sucrose Polystearate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Betaine*, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Methyl Trimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethiconol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Stearic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Phospholipids, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, 2,3-Butanediol*, Bacillus Ferment, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Adenosine*, Cholesterol, Serine*, Arginine*, Glycereth-20, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Andrographis Paniculata Extract, Cordyceps Militaris Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Ferulic Acid*, Oryzanol*, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts*, (Red) Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Pyridoxine Hcl*, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Phloretin*, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Amomum Xanthioides Seed Extract, Andrographolide, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract, Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Leaf Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Angelica Gigas Root Extract, Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract, Epimedium Koreanum Extract, Tromethamine, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Mica, Trisodium EDTA, Iron Oxide Red, Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Tromethamine, Vinegar, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Adenosine, Maltodextrin, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Phytate, Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Ectoin, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Inulin, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Asiaticoside, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Surfactin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xylitol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Rhamnose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, Vinegar, Lactobacillus Ferment, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts, Malt Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Plantago Asiatica Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Glucuronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronat
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): Retinal. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Glycerin, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Isoamyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Tromethamine, Retinal, Squalane, Allantoin, (-)-alpha-bisabolol, Tocopherol, Vinegar, Panthenol, Xylitol, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Xanthan Gum, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract, Rhamnose, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Lactococcus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Pantolactone, Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Seed Extract, Inulin, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
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).
Kojic acid: Kojic Acid. There's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review doesn't recommend it until more is known. Little is absorbed and animal studies report no harm, and the EU limits it to 1% (Putra et al. 2022, EU Regulation 2024/996).
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cellulose Gum, Butyl Avocadate, Benzyl Alcohol, Colloidal Sulfur, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Kojic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Cysteine, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Diamond Powder, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Abricot) Kernel Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Papaver Somniferum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate, Diamond Powder, Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Ribose, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine Triphosphate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance/Parfum
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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium PCA, Fructose, Urea, Niacinamide, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycine, Inositol, 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: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Urea, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Inositol, Glycine, Fructose, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice/Réglisse) Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marron) Seed Extract, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Fructose, Tocopherol, Acetyl Cysteine, Vitis Vinifera (Grape/Raisin) Seed Extract
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Isopropyl Myristate, Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Cysteine, Escin, Niacinamide, Calendula Officinalis (Marigold/Souci) Flower Extract, Cistus Incanus (Pink Rock Rose/Ciste Rose) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marron) Seed Extract, Lecithin, Beta-Sitosterol, Soy Isoflavones, Glycosphingolipids, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silver, Mica, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance/Parfum, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Methylpropanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propanediol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ectoin, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glutathione, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/L'Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut/Marronnier D'Inde) Seed Extract, Phenylpropanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Cysteine, Triethanolamine, Limonene
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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice/Reglisse) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot/Abricot) Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Glutathione, Acetyl Cysteine, Diamond Powder, Fragrance/Parfum
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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