Ingredient Checker
Is Your Product
Clogging Your Pores?
Paste any product's ingredient list below and we'll flag every known comedogenic ingredient — the ones most likely to cause breakouts on acne-prone skin.
Please keep in mind that flagged ingredients may or may not be harmful to your skin especially if their potency is low on the list of ingredients. Additionally, having 1 or 2 flagged ingredients may or may not be cause for alarm. Usually 1 or 2 ingredients are in the safe zone, but remember, skin is complex and while an ingredient works for someone, it may not work for you. This is a tool to start pinpointing ingredients, so you can be mindful and precautious.
This is for Skincare and Makeup Products!
Ingredients can be separated by commas, new lines, or both.
No known pore-clogging ingredients were found in this product. It appears safe for acne-prone skin.
This product contains several oils or heavy emollients. While none are on the confirmed comedogenic list, the cumulative effect of multiple oils may be problematic for acne-prone or very sensitive skin. Patch test before using on your face.
This product contains ingredients known to clog pores. If you have acne-prone skin, we recommend avoiding this product or speaking with an esthetician before use.
A note on this tool: This checker is based on established comedogenic research, primarily Dr. Fulton's 1989 study and widely referenced esthetician databases. Not all acne is caused by pore-clogging ingredients, and individual reactions vary. This tool is for reference only — when in doubt, consult a licensed esthetician or dermatologist.