Pore Clogger Checker
Analyze skincare ingredients for comedogenic compounds using our Pore Clogger Checker
Paste your product's ingredient list below in our Pore Clogger Checker to analyze potential pore-clogging properties and receive a detailed breakdown with safety recommendations.
Examples:
Moisturizer |
Facial Oil |
Sunscreen
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List of Pore-Clogging (Comedogenic) Ingredients
Here’s a Complete list of Pore-Clogging ingredients which is known to be comedogenic:
| Ingredient | Comedogenic Rating (0-5) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylated Lanolin | 4-5 | High |
| Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol | 4-5 | High |
| Algae Extract (Various Forms) | 4-5 | High |
| Butyl Stearate | 4-5 | High |
| Cocoa Butter | 4-5 | High |
| Coconut Oil | 4-5 | High |
| Coconut Butter | 4-5 | High |
| Cotton Seed Oil | 4-5 | High |
| Flaxseed Oil | 4-5 | High |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | 4-5 | High |
| Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | 4-5 | High |
| Isocetyl Stearate | 4-5 | High |
| Isopropyl Isostearate | 4-5 | High |
| Isopropyl Linolate | 4-5 | High |
| Isopropyl Myristate | 4-5 | High |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | 4-5 | High |
| Isostearic Acid | 4-5 | High |
| Lanolin | 4-5 | High |
| Lanolic Acid | 4-5 | High |
| Laureth-4 | 4-5 | High |
| Laureth-23 | 4-5 | High |
| Myristyl Lactate | 4-5 | High |
| Myristyl Myristate | 4-5 | High |
| Octyl Palmitate | 4-5 | High |
| Octyl Stearate | 4-5 | High |
| Oleic Acid | 4-5 | High |
| Peanut Oil | 4-5 | High |
| PEG 16 Lanolin | 4-5 | High |
| Propylene Glycol Monostearate | 4-5 | High |
| Red Algae (Chondrus Crispus) | 4-5 | High |
| Sodium Chloride (Salt) | 4-5 | High |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) | 4-5 | High |
| Stearic Acid (Certain Forms) | 4-5 | High |
| Wheat Germ Oil | 4-5 | High |
| Almond Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Apricot Kernel Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Avocado Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Beeswax | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Borage Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Corn Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20 | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Grape Seed Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Hazelnut Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Hexylene Glycol | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Jojoba Wax | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Kelp Extract | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Mink Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Mineral Oil (Certain Forms) | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Olive Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Sesame Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Sorbitan Oleate | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Soybean Oil | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Steareth-10 | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Stearyl Alcohol | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Sunflower Oil (High Oleic) | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Aloe Vera Extract (Rare Cases) | 0-1 | Low |
| Argan Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Bentonite Clay (If Not Rinsed Properly) | 0-1 | Low |
| Castor Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Dimethicone | 0-1 | Low |
| Evening Primrose Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Hemp Seed Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Macadamia Nut Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Rosehip Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Safflower Oil (High Linoleic) | 0-1 | Low |
| Shea Butter | 0-1 | Low |
| Sweet Almond Oil | 0-1 | Low |
| Titanium Dioxide | 0-1 | Low |
| Zinc Oxide | 0-1 | Low |