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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 |
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1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe vera | Aloe vera juice; soothes and lightly hydrates.moreThe watery juice from the clear inner gel of the aloe vera leaf, mostly water plus polysaccharides (such as acemannan), salicylates, and minerals. Full ingredient page → | 0 | moderate |
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A self-emulsifying form of glyceryl stearate.moreA self-emulsifying (the 'SE') version of glyceryl stearate, the waxy ester of glycerin and stearic acid. Plain glyceryl stearate helps oil and water mix; the SE grade also contains a small amount of soap-like (e.g. Full ingredient page → | 3 | limited | |
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 | |
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A lightweight, skin-identical oil that moisturizes without clogging.moreA lightweight, skin-identical emollient oil made by hydrogenating squalene, a lipid our own skin produces in sebum. Full ingredient page → | 1 | limited | |
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11Betaine | — | — | |
12Sucrose | — | — | |
13Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgan oil | Argan oil; smooths frizz and adds shine.moreAn emollient plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels, rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids plus vitamin E, that softens skin and hair, seals in moisture, and smooths frizz and dullness. Full ingredient page → | 0 | limited |
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 8 peer-reviewed studies we track.Start with AHA exfoliant (gentle) →
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In label order — earlier usually means more of it. Highlighted names are the evidence-backed actives.
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