Product Guide

Real picks for real teens.

Pads, tampons, period underwear, bras, skincare, sunscreen, and deodorant, all picked by pediatricians who get it.
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Pads

5 picks
Teen Ultra Thin Pads

Always

Teen Ultra Thin Pads

The classic teen starter pad β€” thin, has wings, and easy to find anywhere.

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ZZZ Overnight Pads

Always

ZZZ Overnight Pads

Longer + more absorbent for sleep. Wear these on heavy nights or at sleepovers.

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Teen LeakShield Pads

Kotex

Teen LeakShield Pads

Made specifically for smaller bodies and lighter flows with a leakproof back.

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Pinkie Teen Pads

Pinkie

Pinkie Teen Pads

Cute packaging, organic cotton top layer, and made for tweens and teens.

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Made-to-Move Organic Pads

Cora

Made-to-Move Organic Pads

Organic cotton, no fragrance, super soft. A nice upgrade pick.

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Tampons

3 picks
Organic Cotton Tampons (Regular)

Rael

Organic Cotton Tampons (Regular)

Organic cotton core, BPA-free applicator, fragrance-free. A great first tampon.

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Pearl Lite Tampons

Tampax

Pearl Lite Tampons

The smallest Tampax size with a smooth plastic applicator β€” beginner-friendly.

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Sport Regular Tampons

Playtex

Sport Regular Tampons

Designed to stay in place during dance, swim, and sports.

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Period Underwear

3 picks
Teens Period Underwear

Thinx

Teens Period Underwear

The most well-known teen brand β€” soaks up to 12 hours.

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Girls 4-Pack Period Hipster

Hanes

Girls 4-Pack Period Hipster

Comes in a multipack for a lower price. Great starter set.

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Period Underwear

KT by Knix

Period Underwear

Made for tweens and teens with fun colors and heavy-flow options.

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Bras & First Layers

4 picks
Girls Camisole with Shelf Bra

Fruit of the Loom

Girls Camisole with Shelf Bra

The gentlest first layer β€” feels like a tank top.

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Starter Bralette

Yellowberry

Starter Bralette

Made specifically for tweens β€” soft band, no wire, no pokey tags.

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Real Me Sports Bralette

Aerie

Real Me Sports Bralette

Pull-on, super soft, great for school + sports.

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Padded Bralette

Auden / Target

Padded Bralette

A little padding for more coverage under lighter shirts.

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Face Cleansers

4 picks
Gentle Facial Cleanser

Vanicream

Gentle Facial Cleanser

Great for normal + sensitive skin. Fragrance-free.

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Hydrating Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Creamy cleanser for dry or normal skin.

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Foaming Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

Light foam for oily or acne-prone skin.

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Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser

A classic pediatrician pick. Works for basically every skin type.

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Moisturizers

3 picks
Daily Moisturizing Lotion

CeraVe

Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Lightweight lotion β€” great everyday pick for normal skin.

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Moisturizing Cream

CeraVe

Moisturizing Cream

Thicker cream for dry or flaky skin.

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Hydro Boost Water Gel

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel

Oil-free gel that hydrates without feeling heavy on oily skin.

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Sunscreen

4 picks
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

EltaMD

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Dermatologist favorite mineral-based sunscreen for acne-prone skin.

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Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

CeraVe

Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Affordable 100% mineral face sunscreen.

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Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Supergoop!

Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40

Invisible chemical sunscreen β€” no white cast, feels like a primer.

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Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Coola

Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

Sweat and water resistant mineral pick for sports.

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Facial Mist

2 picks
Thermal Spring Water Mist

La Roche-Posay

Thermal Spring Water Mist

Just thermal water. Soothing and safe for even sensitive skin.

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Thermal Spring Water

Avène

Thermal Spring Water

Same idea β€” pure French thermal water, calming and gentle.

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Deodorant & Antiperspirant

3 picks
Sensitive Deodorant

Native

Sensitive Deodorant

Aluminum-free, no baking soda for sensitive skin, fun scents.

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Invisible Solid Antiperspirant

Dove

Invisible Solid Antiperspirant

Classic antiperspirant if sweat is the bigger issue than smell.

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Natural Deodorant

Each & Every

Natural Deodorant

Plant-based, aluminum-free, super gentle for young skin.

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Sun-Protective Gear

3 picks
Wide Brim Sun Hat

Coolibar

Wide Brim Sun Hat

UPF 50+ hat that covers face, ears, and neck.

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Kids UPF 50 Rash Guard

Cat & Jack

Kids UPF 50 Rash Guard

Affordable UPF 50 swim shirt for pool and beach.

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Polarized Sunglasses

goodr

Polarized Sunglasses

Real UV400 protection, they don't slip, and they come in fun colors.

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Ingredients cheat sheet

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Look for these

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    Green tea extract - Calms skin, protects from stress.
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    Niacinamide - Evens skin tone, strengthens young skin.
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    Hyaluronic acid - Locks in hydration.
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    Gotu kola - Soothes redness and irritation.
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    Panthenol - Calms and softens.
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    Glycerin - Draws moisture into the skin.
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Skip these (for now)

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    Retinols - Too strong for young skin.
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    Vitamin C - Can irritate, save for later.
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    Exfoliating scrubs - Damages sensitive young skin.
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    AHA / BHA acids - Glycolic + salicylic, irritating for tweens.
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    Fragrance - Common cause of irritation.
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    Essential oils - Can be allergenic on young skin.
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    Parabens - Possible hormone disruptors.
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    Sulfates - Harsh, especially near breakouts.
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    Alcohol (drying) - Dries skin, damages skin barrier.
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    Peptides / growth factors - Not needed on young skin.

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