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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
1,789 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: 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: 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
Salicylic acid / BHA: Betaine Salicylate. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin, Alpha-Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arbutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Yeast Ferment Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine Salicylate, Sucrose Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Gellan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Polyglutamic Acid, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water, Urea, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Dimethicone, Triacetin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Salicylic Acid, Hyaluronate Na, Cholesterol, Phenoxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
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
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: 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
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: 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.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*, Avena Sativa (Oat) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice (Avena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice)*, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
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Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, 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, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Albumen Extract (100 Ppm), Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Gluconolactone (500Ppm), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Beta-Sitosterol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Water, Propylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Beta-Glucan, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Tocopherol, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Honokiol
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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).
Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Isopropyl Methylphenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycol Distearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Methyl Gluceth-20, Jojoba Esters, Ethanol, Potassium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Fragrance, Dmdm Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ci 77289, Tocopherol, Formaldehyde, Glycolic Acid, PEG-66 Hydrogenated, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Methylparaben, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Propylparaben, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Laurate, Gluconolactone, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Oleanolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol
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).
Alcohol, Aqua, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid
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: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrapeptide-30, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Papain, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Algin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, 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: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Hexanediol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Papain, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Algin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, 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
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cocoglycerides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Glyceryl Laurate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Azelaic Acid, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cetearyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Phenylpropanol, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Glycolic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Polysorbate 20, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Lactic Acid, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Amethyst, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis (Red Seaweed) Extract, Coccinia Indica (Ivy Gourd) Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Chinaberry) Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
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
Water, Glycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cannabidiol, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf Extract, Aletris Farinosa (True Unicorn) Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa (Quinoa) Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Cetearyl Glucoside, Silica, Mica, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: 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, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, PEG-8, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyl Dimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey (Mel) Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bee Venom, Oligopeptide-10, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Bromelain, Papain
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lactobionic Acid, Betaine, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Parfum, Sodium PCA, Methylparaben, Silanetriol Trehalose Ether, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Glutamylamidoethyl Indole, Sorbitol, Butylparaben, EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Algin, Ethylparaben, Serine, Propylparaben, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Maris Aqua, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Hexyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Threonine, Chlorphenesin, Proline, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): Butylphenyl Methylpropional. The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
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, Glycerin, Niacinamide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ci. 77019, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Pentylene Glycol, Ci 77891, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isohexadecane, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Dimethiconol, Tribehenin, Cetrimonium Bromide, Parfum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, Sodium Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, Carbomer, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Polysorbate 20, Tin Oxide, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methylsilanol Hydroxyproline Aspartate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, C15-23 Alkane, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-72 Amide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-8 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Zinc Pca, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Buteth-3, Adenosine, Lecithin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium Gluconate, Polysorbate 60, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tributyl Citrate
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).
Essential oil often flagged in pregnancy: Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil. NHS maternity guidance says not to use clary sage before 37 weeks, and European regulators say not to use rosemary oil medicines in pregnancy. That advice isn't about the small amounts in skincare, and evidence of harm is limited.
Water (Aqua), Polysorbate 80, PEG-150 Distearate, Niacinamide, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Benzalkonium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Benzoic Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol
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
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Gluconate, Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Sodium Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Tromethamine, Sucrose Stearate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cellulose Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Pca, Sodium Gluconate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Madecassoside, Sodium Metaphosphate
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 (Mineral Spring Water), PVP, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water), Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Diisobutyl Adipate, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Dimethiconol, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Rabdosia Rubescens Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Tris (Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Fructose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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
Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gluconolactone, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Homarine Hcl, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Calcium Gluconate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Tripeptide-3, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid Salt), Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Dunaliella Salina (Dead Sea Alga) Extract, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water/Osmoter)
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
Butylene Glycol, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Rabdosia Rubescens Extract, Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Cyclomethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Diisobutyl Adipate, Dimethiconol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lactate, Trehalose, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Bisabolol, Squalene (Phytosqualene), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Tris (Tetramethyl Hydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Fructose, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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: 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).
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzophenone-5, Adenosine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Fragrance, Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Bacillus Ferment, Sorbaria Sorbifolia Bark/Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate, Dextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Bacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Cholate, Aspergillus Ferment, Lysolecithin, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Retinyl Palmitate, Riboflavin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Niacin, Biotin, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, L-Ascorbic, L-Carnitine, Hci, Folic Acid, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Citric 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: Use with care
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lysolecithin, Sodium Cholate, Phosphatidylcholine, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Bacillus Ferment, Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Bacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Glutathione, Alpha-Bisabolol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Soluble Proteoglycan, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Fragrance
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
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