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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 →	—
2Ammonium Laureth Sulfate	A milder sulfate cleansing agent. more Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) is a cleansing and foaming surfactant widely used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. Full ingredient page →	—	moderate
3Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate	A sulfate cleansing agent similar to SLS. more Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) is an anionic cleansing and foaming surfactant used in shampoos, body washes, and bath products, where it creates a creamy, luxurious lather. Full ingredient page →	—	moderate
4Glycerin	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
51,2-Hexanediol	—	—
6Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract	—	—
7Achillea Millefolium Extract	—	—
8Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract	—	—
9Alcohol	Simple alcohol; gives a fast-drying feel but can dehydrate skin and hair. more On a cosmetic label "Alcohol" almost always means simple ethanol (ethyl alcohol). Full ingredient page →	—	moderate
10Althaea Officinalis Root Extract	—	—
11Ammonium Sulfate	—	—
12Arnica Montana Flower Extract	—	—

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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