List of Comedogenic Ingredients

Skincare and cosmetics contain comedogenic ingredients (which create acne).

Checking every ingredient in our cosmetics is boring: The majority of cosmetics that cause acne problems come from makeup products with comedogenic ingredients. So, if you only want to avoid comedogenic products, we offer a list of makeup with only natural ingredients that are light and healthy on your face:

ORGANIC MAKEUP

If you are ready to invest in an ingredient study, check the table below to find out the comedogenic potential (CP) of each ingredient in your cosmetics.

The CP is the "comedogenic potential" of the ingredient, ranging from 0 to 5.

  • 5 corresponds to the most comedogenic ingredients, those most likely to cause acne.
  • 0 corresponds to the least comedogenic ingredients, those that cause the least amount of acne.

If you have acne or want to avoid it, you should check the ingredients of your creams and makeup.

The following is a list of the main ingredients found in cosmetics.

Compare the ingredients list of your favorite cream or cosmetics, if you see a lot of ingredients with a CP value of 4 or 5, change the product.

Ingredient
Comedogenic Potential
Acetylated Lanolin CP = 4
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol    CP = 4 
Algae Extract  CP = 5 
Algin                                                CP = 4 
Allantoin CP = 0
Almond Oil CP = 2
Aloe Vera Gel CP = 0
Aminomethylpropionate CP = 0
Anhydrous Lanolin  CP = 0 - 1
Apricot Kernel Oil CP = 2
Arachidic Acid  CP = 2
Ascorbic Acid CP = 0
Ascorbyl Palmitate CP = 2
Avocado Oil CP = 2
 Azulene CP = 2
Beeswax CP = 0 - 2
Behenic Acid CP = 0
Behenyl Triglyceride CP = 0
Bentonite CP = 0
Benzaldehyde CP = 2
Benzoic Acid  CP = 2
Beta Carotene CP = 1
Black Walnut Extract CP = 0
Bromelain CP = 0
Bubussa Oil CP = 1
Butyl Stearate CP = 3
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) CP = 2
Butylene Glycol CP = 1
Cajeput Oil CP = 2
Calendula CP = 1
Camphor CP = 2
Candelilla Wax CP = 1
Capric Acid CP = 2
Caprylic Acid CP = 1
Carbomer CP = 0
Carbomer 940 CP = 1
Carboxypropylcellulose CP = 1
Carmine CP = 0
Carnuba Wax CP = 1
Carotene CP = 1
Carrageenan CP = 5
Castor Oil CP = 1
Ceresin Wax CP = 0
Cetearyl Alcohol CP = 2
Cetyl Acetate CP = 4
Cetyl Alcohol CP = 2
Chamomile CP = 2
Chamomile Extract CP = 0
Chaulomoogra Oil CP = 1
Cholesterol CP = 0
Chromium Hydroxide CP = 0
Cocoa Butter CP = 4
Coconut Butter CP = 4
Coconut Oil CP = 4
Cold Pressed Aloe Vera CP = 0
Colloidal Sulfur CP = 3
Corn Oil CP = 2
Cotton Seed Oil CP = 3
Cyclomethicone CP = 0
D & C Red # 17 CP = 3
D & C Red # 19 CP = 2
D & C Red # 21 CP = 3
D & C Red # 3 CP = 3
D & C Red # 30 CP = 3
D & C Red # 33 CP = 1
D & C Red # 36 CP = 3
D & C Red # 4 CP = 1
D & C Red # 6 CP = 1
D & C Red # 7 CP = 1
D & C Red # 9 CP = 1
D&C Red #27 CP = 2
D&C Red #40 CP = 2
Decyl Oleate CP = 3
Deionized Water CP = 0
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether CP = 0
Diisopropyl Adipate CP = 0
Dimethicone CP = 1
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate CP = 0
Dioctyl Succinate CP = 3
Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2-Sulfosuccinate CP = 4
Emulsifying Wax NF CP = 0-2
Ethyl Paraben CP = 0
Ethoxylated Lanolin CP = 3
Ethyl Ether CP = 0
Ethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether CP = 0
Ethylene Glycol Monostearate CP = 0
Ethylhexyl Palmitate CP = 4
Evening Primrose Oil CP = 2
Glycerin CP = 0
Glyceryl Stearate NSE CP = 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE CP = 3
Glyceryl Tricapylo/Caprate CP = 1
Glyceryl-3-Diisostearate CP = 4
Hexadecyl Alcohol CP = 5
Hexylene Glycol CP = 2
Hydantoin CP = 0
Hydrogenated Castor Oil CP = 1
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil CP = 3
Hydrolyzed Animal Protein CP = 0
Hydroxypropylcellulose CP = 1
Iron Oxide CP = 0
Isocetyl Alcohol CP = 4
Isocetyl Stearate CP = 5
Isodecyl Oleate CP = 4
Isopropyl Alcohol CP = 0
Isopropyl Isostearate CP = 5
Isopropyl Linolate CP = 5
Isopropyl Myristate CP = 5
Isopropyl Palmitate CP = 4
Isostearyl Isostearate CP = 4
Isostearyl Neopentanoate CP = 3
Jojoba Oil CP = 0-2
Kaolin CP = 0
Lanolin Alcohol CP = 0-2
Lanolin Oil CP = 1
Lanolin Wax CP = 1
Laureth 23 CP = 3
Laureth 4 CP = 5
Lauric Acid CP = 4
Lithium Stearate CP = 1
Magneseium Aluminum Silicate CP = 0
Magnesium Stearate CP = 1
Menthyl Anthranilate CP = 0
Methyl Paraben CP = 0
Mineral Oil CP = 5
Myristic Acid CP = 3
Myristyl Lactate CP = 4
Myristyl Myristate CP = 5
Octyl Dimethyl PABA CP = 0
Octyl Methoxycinnimate CP = 0
Octyl Palmitate CP = 4
Octyl Salicylate CP = 0
Octyl Stearate CP = 5
Octyldodecyl Stearate CP = 0
Oleth-3 CP = 5
Oleth-10 CP = 2
Oleyl Alcohol CP = 4
Olive Oil CP = 2
Oxybenzone CP = 0
PEG 40 Castor Oil CP = 0
PEG 100 Distearate CP = 2
PEG 100 Stearate CP = 1
PEG 150 Distearate CP = 2
PEG 16 Lanolin CP = 4
PEG 20 Stearate CP = 1
PEG 200 Dilaurate CP = 3
PEG 5 Soya Sterol CP = 0
PEG 10 Soya Sterol CP = 0
PEG 75 Lanolin CP = 0
PEG 8 Stearate CP = 3
PG Caprylate/Caprate CP = 1
PG Dipelargonate CP = 2
PG Monostearate CP = 3
PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate CP = 4
PPG 30 Cety Ester CP = 0
Palmitic Acid CP = 2
Panthenol CP = 0
Papain CP = 0
Peanut Oil CP = 2
Pentarythrital Tetra Capra/Caprylate CP = 0
Pentarythrital Tetra Isostearate CP = 2
Petrolatum CP = 5
PG Dicaprylate/Caprate CP = 1
PG Dipelargonate CP = 2
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 400) CP = 1
Polyethylene Glycol 300 CP = 1
Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate CP = 4
Polysorbate 20 CP = 0
Polysorbate 80 CP = 0
Potassium Chloride CP = 5
Propyl Paraben CP = 0
Propylene Glycol CP = 0
Propylene Glycol Monostearate CP = 4
Red Algae CP = 5
SD Alcohol 40 CP = 0
Safflower Oil CP = 0
Sandelwood Seed Oil CP = 2
Sesame Oil CP = 2
Shark Liver Oil CP = 3
Sodium Chloride (Salt) CP = 5 
Sodium Hyaluronate CP = 0
Sodium Laureth Sulfate CP = 3
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate CP = 5
Sodium PCA CP = 0
Sorbitan Laurate CP = 1
Sorbitan Oleate CP = 3
Sorbitan Sesquinoleate CP = 0
Sorbitan Stearate CP = 0
Sorbitol CP = 0
Soya Sterol CP = 0
Soybean Oil CP = 3
Squalane CP = 1
Steareth 10 CP = 4
Steareth 100 CP = 0
Steareth 2 CP = 2
Steareth 20 CP = 2
Stearic Acid CP = 2
Stearic Acid Tea CP = 3
Stearyl Alcohol CP = 2
Stearyl Heptanoate CP = 4
Sterol Esters CP = 0
Sulfated Castor Oil CP = 3
Sulfated Jojoba Oil CP = 3
Sunflower Oil CP = 0
Stearyl Heptanoate CP = 4
Talc CP = 1
Titanium Dioxide CP = 0
Tocopheryl Acetate CP = 0
Tridectyl Neopentanoate CP = 0
Triethanolamine CP = 2
Ultramarine Violet CP = 0
Vitamin A Palmitate CP = 2
Wheat Germ Glyceride CP = 3
Wheat Germ Oil CP = 5
Xylene CP = 4
Zinc Oxide CP = 1
Zinc Stearate CP = 0
Minyak argan CP = 0-1

 

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