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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.
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1RetinolVitamin A | The most-studied anti-aging active; speeds up skin cell turnover and smooths fine lines.moreThe most-studied over-the-counter form of vitamin A: once on the skin it converts (via retinaldehyde) into active retinoic acid, which boosts cell turnover and collagen-related processes to smooth fine lines and improve skin quality. Full ingredient page → | — | strong |
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One of the most reliable moisture-binding ingredients in skincare.moreThe 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 | |
8Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (salt form) | The salt form of hyaluronic acid; draws water into the skin for instant hydration.moreThe sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule naturally found in skin that acts like a sponge, binding many times its own weight in water. Full ingredient page → | 0 | moderate |
A classic soothing agent that calms irritated skin.moreA gentle skin-conditioning agent that soothes irritation and supports the skin's barrier; it also has mild keratolytic action that helps shed and soften rough, flaky skin. Full ingredient page → | — | moderate | |
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11Lecithin | — | — | |
12DimethiconeA 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 |
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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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Its ingredients appear in 16 peer-reviewed studies we track.Start with Vitamin A →
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