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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
1Alcohol DenatDrying alcohol	Denatured alcohol; can be drying with frequent use. more Denatured alcohol is ordinary ethanol with bittering or toxic additives mixed in so it can't be consumed, used purely for tax and regulatory reasons. Full ingredient page →	—	moderate
3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate	—	—
5Dibutyl Adipate	—	—
6Dicaprylyl Carbonate	—	—
7Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane	—	—
8Ethylhexyl Salicylate	—	—
9Ethylhexyl Triazone	—	—
10Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate	—	—
12Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine	—	—
13Glycerin	One of the most reliable moisture-binding ingredients in skincare. more The gold-standard humectant in skincare: a small, water-loving (hygroscopic) molecule that is also part of skin's own natural moisturizing factor. Full ingredient page →	0	strong
14TocopherolVitamin E	Vitamin E; an antioxidant that also conditions skin. more Vitamin E, the major fat-soluble (lipophilic) antioxidant in our skin. It works as a radical scavenger that donates a hydrogen atom to free radicals, protecting cell-membrane lipids (and the oils in a formula) from oxidation. Full ingredient page →	2	moderate
15AquaWater	solvent more Water (Aqua) is the solvent base of most skincare and haircare products and usually the first, largest ingredient on the label. Full ingredient page →	—

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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