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Dull skin and rough texture
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells for smoother, brighter-looking skin. More isn't better: the stronger the product, the less often to use it.
Ingredients that help
- Alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic and lactic acid
- Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid
- Gentler PHAs and fruit enzymes are also widely used
What dermatologists recommend
- For dry or sensitive skin, a mild chemical exfoliant is gentler than a scrub.
- If you use a retinoid or benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating as well can make skin drier and more irritated.
- With a darker skin tone or dark spots, avoid strong exfoliation, which can darken them.
- Moisturize right after, and never exfoliate sunburned or broken skin.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “How to safely exfoliate at home”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for dull skin and rough texture
11,784 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
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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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Betaine Salicylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Bioflavonoids, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Ethyl, Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Panthenol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Aqua, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Octyldodecyl Myristate, Polysorbate 60, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Hydrolyzed Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Sorbitan Stearate, Adenosine, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Raffinose, Gluconolactone, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lecithin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Folic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Xanthan Gum, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: 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
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
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
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: 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).
Aqua, Glycolic Acid (10%), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Gluconolactone (5%), Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Microcitrus Australasica (Caviar Lime) Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Sorbic Acid, Panthenol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Cyclodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium 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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sea Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Protease, Lactobionic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tromethamine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycereth-26, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunfl Ower) Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Stearate, Xylitol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Saccharide Isomerate, Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Sempervivum Tectorum Extract, Stearic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Cetyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract\Beta Vulgaris\Extrait De Racine De Betterave, Panthenol, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Lactic Acid, Pca, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Myristyl Alcohol, P-Anisic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Bht, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-67, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Polyquaternium-11, Lactic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Sap, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Sorbitol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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).
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (33.32%), Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Potassium Benzoate, Houttuynia Cordata Powder(3,000Ppm), Polyquaternium-67, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Pr Imrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol*, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid(Low-Irritation Exfoliant). 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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: *Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, *Limonene(Ingredient In Rosemary Oil), *Linalool(Ingredient In Rosemary Oil). NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aqua, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate(Coconut-Derived Cleanser), Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate(Coconut-Derived Cleanser), Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate(Plant-Derived Cleanser), Lauryl Betaine(Plant-Derived Cleanser), Propanediol(Plant-Derived Moisturizer), Sodium Chloride(Edible Salts), Erythritol(Glucose-Derived Moisturizer), Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Lauryl Glucoside(Corn-Derived Cleanser), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid(Low-Irritation Exfoliant), Panthenol(Vitamin B5), 1,2-Hexanediol(Emollient), Polyquaternium-10(Emollient), Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Caprylyl Glycol(Emollient), *Abies Sibirica Oil(Pine Oil), Butylene Glycol(Moisturizer), *Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, *Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil(Cedarwood Oil), Arginine(Amino Acid Emollient), *Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, *Lavandula Hybrida Oil, *Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethanol(Grain Fermentation Alcohol), *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Biotin(Vitamin B), *Limonene(Ingredient In Rosemary Oil), *Linalool(Ingredient In Rosemary Oil)
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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Tripropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Saccharide Isomerate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sucrose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Charcoal Powder, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Arbutin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ammonium Hydroxide, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Linalool, Coumarin, Limonene, Parfum/Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: salicylic ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, diethylhexyl succinate, polysorbate 80, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, butylene glycol, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, glycerin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, silica, betaine, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, caffeine, salicylic ACID, sodium hyaluronate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sucrose, cetyl alcohol, xanthan gum, hexylene glycol, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, fragrance (parfum), alpha terpinene, anethole, beta-caryophyllene, carvone, citral, citronellol, citrus aurantium peel oil, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, eugenol, geranyl acetate, geraniol, mentha viridis (spearmint) leaf oil, menthol, limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate, pinene, rose ketones, terpineol, terpinolene, tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, sodium phytate, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate
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: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: SALICYLIC ACID. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
WATER, DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE, POLYSORBATE 80, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), SILICA, BETAINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CAFFEINE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, SUCROSE, CETYL ALCOHOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ACETYL CEDRENE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CAMPHOR, CEDRUS ATLANTICA OIL/EXTRACT, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, GERANYL ACETATE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, PINENE, TERPINEOL, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, VANILLIN, SODIUM PHYTATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE
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: Use with care
Aqua, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Ilex Paraguariensis (Mate) Leaf Extract, Aroma, Alcohol, Sodium Anisate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Rhamnose, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Glucose, Linalool, Glucuronic Acid
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Not for kidsTeens: Use with care
Retinoid (vitamin A derivative): Retinol. Topical retinoids are generally recommended to be avoided in pregnancy; oral retinoids are known to cause birth defects (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Mayo Clinic).
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Methicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Propylene Glycol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Tocopherol, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Cire De Carnauba, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Hexyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Linalool, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Retinol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dextrin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Mannitol, Limonene, Isostearyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Lecithin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Bulb Extract, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Yeast Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Colloidal Silver, Soy Amino Acids, Silica, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: 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).
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Cellulose Gum, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Papain, Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Tartaric Acid, 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: 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
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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Sodium Anisate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Plankton Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Ascorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Fragrance/Parfum
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: Use with care
Aqua/Eau/Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Levulinate, Panthenol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit/Pamplemousse) Fruit Extract, Sodium Anisate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary/Romarin) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Epilobium Fleischeri (Rosebay/Rhododendron) Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree/Arbre À Thé) Leaf Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Fragrance/Parfum
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: Use with care
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Quartz Powder, Passiflora Edulis (Passionflower/Fleur De La Passion) Fruit Extract, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Betaine, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple/L'Ananas) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon/Citron) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape/Grain De Raisin) Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia (Cabbage Rose/Chou Rose) Flower Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Bakuchiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diglycerin, Sodium PCA, Urea, Lysine, Pca, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Allantoin, Pantolactone, Sorbitol, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Ci 77491/Iron Oxide
Sensitive skin: alcohol denat. Why?
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bakuchiol, Inulin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Parfum(Fragrance), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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