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Oily skin and shine
Oily skin still needs gentle care: harsh washing and skipping moisturizer can backfire.
Ingredients that help
- Salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids can reduce oiliness, but can be harsh: cut back if your skin gets irritated
- Niacinamide, zinc, and clays are also widely used to control shine
What dermatologists recommend
- Wash up to twice a day and after sweating with a gentle foaming cleanser, without scrubbing.
- Choose products labeled oil-free and non-comedogenic, including makeup.
- Still moisturize, ideally with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher moisturizer.
- Blot oil by pressing blotting paper on your face, rather than rubbing.
Sources: American Academy of Dermatology, “How to control oily skin”. General information, not medical advice.
Products for oily skin and shine
867 products, most popular first. Picked because their key ingredients help with this; we can't see amounts, so check each product's page.
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Water, Sulfur, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Gum Arabic, Bentonite, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Zinc Pca, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Branch/Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Amber Powder, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Quartz, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tocopherol, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Alcohol Denat., Chlorphenesin, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
Sensitive skin: essential oils, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denat, Kaolin, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Charcoal Powder, Phenoxyethanol, PVP, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Betula Alba (Birch) Leaf Extract
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Propylene Glycol, Zeolite, Illite, Kaolin, Glycerin, Aroma (Flavor), Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Sucrose, Limonene, Parfum (Fragrance), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides)
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 (Water), Kaolin (Natural Clay), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Maris Sal (Sea Salt), Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 42090
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, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Bentonite, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Coco-Glucoside, PEG-100 Stearate, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 15985, Ci 42090
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, Kaolin (Natural Clay), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Bentonite, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Sea Salt (Dead Sea Salt), Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Citric Acid, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Green Tea Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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, Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Illite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Stem Powder, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus Blossom) Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passionflower) Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed 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: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Bentonite, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Pca, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua (Water), Kaolin (Natural Clay), Bentonite (Natural Clay), Propanediol, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Anisate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Croton Lechleri (Dragon'S Blood) Resin Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Ci 17200 (Red 33)
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, Bentonite (Natural Clay), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Glucoside, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Glucose, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sorbitol, Potassium Iodide, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Potassium Thiocyanate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Potassium Sorbate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77891
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
Kaolin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil/Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil, Theobroma Cacão Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)), Zeolite, Salix Alba Bark Extract/Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Anisate, Parfum/Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Ci 77491/ Iron Oxides (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492/(Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides)
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
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.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin (Plant Derived), Tapioca Starch, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Extract, Citrus Sinensis (Blood Orange) Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Stabilised Vitamin C Derivative), Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Ginseng) Extract, Aqua, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Lavendula Officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Oil, Silica, Ci 77492, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid
Sensitive skin: essential oils, niacinamide Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Kaolin, Bentonite, Glycerin (Plant Derived), Tapioca Starch, Ci 77491, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Hylocereus Undatus (Dragon Fruit) Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), 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, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aqua, Silica, Fragrance*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, 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
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).
Aqueous Extract Of Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf, Kaolin, Tapioca Starch, Glycerin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (White Clay), Charcoal Powder, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Honey (Mel)*, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Seaweed), Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil (Balsam Of Peru), Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan (Irish Moss), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Sensitive skin: essential oils Why?
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aqua/Thermal Water, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Montmorillonite, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Parfum, Colloidal Silver, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77288
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, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Montmorillonite, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Stearic Acid, Colloidal Silver, Oryza Sativa, Rice Starch, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Xanthan, Ci 77288
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
Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Silica Silylate, Flavor/Aroma, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Hydrogenated Poly (C614(C6-14 Olefin), Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Gra Pe) Seed Oil, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum (Black Cu Rrant) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax\Cera Microcristallina\Cire Microcristalline, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mica, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, Tocopherol, Ci 45410), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891, Ci 19140, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 Lake (Ci 15 850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850)
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: Gentle for kidsTeens: Teen-friendly
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Mica, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xylitol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Silica, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Sodium Carbonate, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Water/Aqua/Eau, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Montmorillonite, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sodium Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Mel/Honey/Miel, Kaolin, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Lactobacillus / Rye Flour / Ferment, L (+) Lactic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water*, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract, Bentonite, Aroma**, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Lannea Microcarpa Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit / Leaf Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Extract*, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Leaf Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract*, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract*, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Ci7288, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Eugenol, Methyl Eugenol
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
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Juice*, Kaolin, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glyceryl Caprylate, Opuntia Ficus Indica*, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Asteriscus Graveolens Flower/Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Bioflavonoids, Papain, Sodium Phytate, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Glycerin, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Octyldodecanol, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Extract*, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Leaf Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract*, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract*, Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, P-Anisic Acid, Alcohol, Aroma**, Trihydroxystearin, Iron Oxides (C.I. 77491), Iron Oxides (C.I. 77499), Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Beta Vulgaris/Beet Root Extract/Extrait De Racine De Betterave, Kaolin (White Clay), Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Aroma**, Ci 177491 (Red Iron Oxide), Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Sensitive skin: fragrance Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Diglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice*, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Aqua/Water/Eau, Sorbitan Olivate, L (+) Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Phytic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Kaolin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Leaf Extract*, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract*, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Kaolin, Illite, Propanediol, Bentonite, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glucomannan, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydroxyapatite, Behenyl Alcohol, Maris Sal/Sea Salt/Sel Marin, Stearyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Niacinamide, Volcanic Soil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Peel Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Tocopherol, Cellulose Acetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Capryloyl Glycine, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491)
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Kaolin, Water, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Dimethicone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Tin Oxide (Ci 77861), Violet 2 (Ci 60725), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510)
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).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Peg-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Decyl Glucoside, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D’Abeille, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Menthol, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Disodium Edta, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Salicylic acid / BHA: Salicylic Acid. ACOG says over-the-counter salicylic acid products may be used if needed, but absorption rises with frequent use or large areas; avoid high-strength peels (MotherToBaby/ACOG, Bozzo et al. 2011).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Kaolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Argilla/Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Alcohol Denat, Decyl Glucoside, Perlite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Propylene Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Sodium Benzoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Menthol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Linalool, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Eugenol, Dextrin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
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/Eau, Kaolin, Moroccan Lava Clay, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Alcohol Denat., Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pumice, Argania Spinosa Shell Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum/Fragrance, Charcoal Powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limonene, Linalool, Methylpropanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Menthol, Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil/Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Menthoxypropanediol, Citral, Geraniol, Coumarin, Caramel
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020).
Aqua/Water/Eau, Kaolin, Propanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Polyacrylate, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder/Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract/Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Limonene, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel, Ci 19140/Yellow 5, Ci 42090/Blue 1
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).
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycine Soja Oil/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Kaolin, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Perlite, Sodium Polyacrylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder/Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Powder/Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Powder, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Gluconate, Salicylic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract/Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sorbic Acid, Linalool, Sodium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Eugenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Limonene, Citral, Ci 77492/Iron Oxides, Ci 77491/Iron Oxides, Ci 77499/Iron Oxides
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).
Kaolin, Aqua, Heilmoor Clay, Lithothamnion Calcareum Powder, Alcohol Denat, Glycerin, Bentonite, Talc, Pentylene Glycol, Maris Limus Extract, Polysorbate 20, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Lessonia Nigrescens Powder, Citric Acid, Fucus Vesiculosus Powder, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Pca, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Ci 77499, Ci 42090
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
Water, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Menthol, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii (Lemon Tea Tree) Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Iron Oxides
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Use with care
Aqua, Kaolin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cyclohexasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Menthol, Limonene, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Ci 77289, Ci 77492
Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils, alcohol denat. Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.
- alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat, Trideceth-10, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Fragrance, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Charcoal Powder, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
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
Aqua, Kaolin, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Polyurethane-35, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomile Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Monostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trehalose, Chlorophyll Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium PCA, Aloe Vera Extract, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA
Sensitive skin: niacinamide Why?
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredientsKids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
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, Kaolin, Bentonite, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Ethoxydiglycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aloe Vera Extract, Methylpropanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Polyurethane-35, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal, Chamomile Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide
Sensitive skin: no common irritants flagged
Kids: Use with careTeens: Teen-friendly
Arbutin (releases hydroquinone in skin): Arbutin. Can release small amounts of hydroquinone on the skin, and there's no human pregnancy data, so a 2022 review makes no recommendation yet (Putra et al. 2022, SCCS 2023).
Tomato Extract, Ginseng Extract, Charcoal Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Dimethicone, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Acetyl Tyrosine, Arbutin, Glutathione, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Allantoin, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Methylpropanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Perfume
Sensitive skin: fragrance, niacinamide Why?
- fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
- niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.
These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.
How we flag ingredients