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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
1AquaWater	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 →	—
2Glycerin	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
3Decyl Glucoside	—	—
4Isopentyldiol	—	—
5Phenoxyethanol	—	—
7Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters	—	—
8Ethylhexylglycerin	—	—
10Propylene Glycol	—	0
11Pentylene Glycol	—	—
12Rosa Damascena Flower Water	—	—
13Rosa Damascena Flower Oil	—	—
16Citric Acid	buffering, chelating, fragrance more A weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits that plays several quiet but important roles in a formula. Full ingredient page →	—	moderate

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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