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Fragrance ingredients some people react to (the EU requires listing these): Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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The ingredients doing the work — the reason you'd buy it.
Every ingredient in label order — what it does, how likely it is to clog pores, and how strong the research is. Expand a row for the plain-words read.
| Ingredient | What it does | Comedogenic | Evidence |
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1AquaWater | solventmoreWater (Aqua) is the solvent base of most skincare and haircare products and usually the first, largest ingredient on the label. Full ingredient page → | — | |
2Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES (a sulfate) | A common foaming cleanser, milder than SLS but still a sulfate.moreSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is one of the most common cleansing surfactants in the world, the foaming workhorse of shampoos, body washes, and many facial cleansers. Full ingredient page → | 3 | moderate |
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6DimethiconeA silicone | A silicone that smooths and seals; not water-soluble, so it can build up on hair.moreThe most widely used silicone in skincare and haircare — a polydimethylsiloxane polymer that spreads into a thin, breathable, water-repellent film. Full ingredient page → | 1 | moderate |
7ParfumFragrance | A blend of fragrance compounds; the most common trigger for fragrance sensitivity.more'Fragrance' or 'Parfum' is not a single ingredient but an undisclosed blend of scent compounds (30-50 on average, sometimes up to ~200) whose exact composition is a protected trade secret. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate |
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11Salicylic AcidBHA exfoliant | An oil-soluble (BHA) exfoliant that clears pores from the inside; the go-to for blackheads.moreAn oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that slips into sebum-filled pores and loosens the bonds holding dead skin cells together, clearing clogs from the inside out. Full ingredient page → | — | strong |
12Carbomer | — | 0 |
Comedogenic is a 0–5 pore-clogging likelihood — a contested measure, take it lightly. No marker = unremarkable or not yet researched — we never fake a rating.
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In label order — earlier usually means more of it. Highlighted names are the evidence-backed actives.
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