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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
1,936 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: Use with care
Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Diheptyl Succinate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lactate, Phytic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax/Candelilla Cera/Cire De Candelilla, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Beta-Sitosterol, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Oleic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NG, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 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
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water (500,000Ppm), Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-10, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (1,000Ppm), Ethylhexylglycerin, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Lactobacillus/(Lemon/Orange) Peel Extract Ferment Filtrate, Coptis Japonica Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Seed Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Beta-Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Cetyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ergothioneine, Hesperidin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Allantoin, Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Arginine, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sea Water, Ferulic Acid, Fragrance, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Palmitate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Acetyl Cysteine, Lecithin, Soy Isoflavones, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Escin, Saccharide Isomerate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate
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, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Caffeine, Panthenol, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Tannic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Saponins, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hyaluronic Acid, Mineral Salts, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Aqua/Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Panthenol, Sodium Dna, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sucrose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Allantoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Alcohol, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Adenophora Stricta Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Root Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract, Honey, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Panthenol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Potassium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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).
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-100 Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Kojic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Colloidal Silver, Acetyl Cysteine, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, VP/VA Copolymer, PVP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosa Rugosa Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Niacinamide, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inositol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
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 (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter), Niacinamide, Avena Sativa (Oat) Leaf/Stem Extract (Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil (Oenothera Biennis Oil), 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, 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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Copper Gluconate, Diethylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glycereth-26, Hexanediol, Hexylglycerin, Magnesium Aspartate, Mineral Water, Niacinamide, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Water, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Albumen Extract(1,000Ppm), Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone(500Ppm), Adenosine, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Citric Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Nicotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fusidium Coccineum Ferment Filtrate, Dexpanthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Origanum Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Allantoin, Lactobionic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Choleth-24, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance(Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glutathione, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Adenium Obesum Leaf Cell Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arginine, Pca, Serine, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Alanine, Threonine, Triethanolamine, Mourera Fluviatilis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Xylitol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
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, Morus Bombycis Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Morus Alba Root Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Protease, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Choleth-24, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum
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: 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: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid, 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, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera (Brussels Sprouts) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Wheat Germ Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Mung Bean Sprouts Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Broccoli Sprout Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose, Succinic Acid, Origanum Dictamnus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cellulose Gum, Thyme Extract, Honokiol, Tocopherol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sorbitol, Quercetin
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose, Succinic Acid, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Cellulose Gum, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Honokiol, Tocopherol, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Quercetin
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, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Flower Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerine, Collagen Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Erythritol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Adenosine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Arginine, Panthenol, Trehalose, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Betaine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Adenosine, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice, Linalool, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Octanediol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Bakuchiol, Squalane, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Palmitate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 2,3-Butanediol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anastatica Hierochuntica (Jericho Rose) Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Glycereth-26, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyquaternium-51, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Bakuchiol, Ectoin, Trehalose, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phosphatidylcholine, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Glycolipids, Sorbitol, Madecassoside, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Sea Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Purified Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Niacinamide, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Pantolactone, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
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, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Ceteth-20, Kojic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Titanium Dioxide [Nano], Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Steareth-20, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylpropanediol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Sulfite, Alumina, Sodium Metabisulfite
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Myrocarpus Fastigiatus Oil, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Tocopheryl Acetate, Biotin, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Oil, Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool
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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana Water/Witch Hazel Water, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Bisabolol, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Copper Pca, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract, Pantolactone
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: 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).
Purified Water, 1,3-Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Isopropyl Methylphenol (Imp), Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, 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 Salicylate. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Aqua, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Canola Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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
Aqua, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Canola Oil, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrapeptide-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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).
Aqua, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Niacinamide, Canola Oil, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Tetrapeptide-21, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Myristyl Myristate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Sucrose Stearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Algin, Citric Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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
Aqua, Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Glycerin, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Canola Oil, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrapeptide-21, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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 ingredients