Pore-Clogging Checker

Here's how to check your products for pore-clogging ingredients! Remember, "clean" and "organic" do NOT mean acne-safe; organic coconut oil = organic pimples. We created a pore-clogging ingredient checker to help you quickly spot acne-causing ingredients. Just copy and paste the product’s full ingredient list into the scanner, then cross-check it with our master list below.
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Pore-Clogging
Ingredients List

Say goodbye to breakouts with our ultimate checklist of pore-clogging ingredients! This simple guide helps you identify potential acne-causing culprits hidden in skincare, haircare, makeup, and even laundry detergents. By checking your products, you can make informed choices and prevent breakouts before they start.


Skincare shouldn’t be a guessing game. Whether your skin is oily, dry, acne-prone, or a combination, knowing which ingredients to avoid is essential for keeping your skin clear. All our products are acne-safe and free of pore-clogging ingredients, parabens, and phthalates. We go beyond surface-level treatments, addressing the root causes of acne with holistic, science-backed solutions.


Trust our Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checker as your go-to resource for healthier, acne-free skin.

Pore-Clogging Ingredient List A - D

Acetylated Lanolin
Alcohol Algae
Algae Extract
Algin
Avocado Oil
Butyl Stearate
Ceteareth-20
Cetyl Acetate
Chlorella
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Chondrus Crispus
Coal Tar
Cocoa Butter
Coconut Alkanes
Coconut Butter
Coconut Extract
Coconut Oil
Cocos Nucifera
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut)
Oil
Corn oil
Cotton Seed Oil
D & C Red #1-40
Decyl Oleate
Diisostearyl Malate
Dioctyl Succinate
Disodium Monooleamido PEG 2- Sulfosuccinate

Pore-Clogging Ingredient List E - O

Ethoxylated Lanolin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Glyceryl-3 Disostearate
Hexadecyl Alcohol
Hexyl Laurate
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Isocetyl Alcohol
Isocetyl Stearate
Isodecyl Oleate
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isostearate
Isopropyl Isostearate
Jojoba
Jojoba Oil
Kappaphycus Alvarezii
Extract
Kelp
Laminaria Digitata
Laminaria Saccharina
Laminaria Saccharine
Laureth 4
Laureth-23
Lauric Acid
Lauryl Sulfate
Linolate
Marula Oil
Mink Oil
Moss
Myristate
Myristic Acid
Myristyl Lactate
Myristyl Myristate
Myristyl Propionate
Neopentanoate
Octyl Palmitate
Olea europaea (Olive) Oil
Oleth-10
Oleth-20
Oleth-3
Oleth-3 Phosphate
Oleth-5
Oleyl Alcohol
Olive Oil

Pore-Clogging Ingredient List P - Z

Palm Oil
Palmitic Acid
PEG 20 Dilaurate
PEG 8 Stearate
PEG-16 Lanolin
PEG-8 Stearate
PEG-5 Soya Sterol
PEG 2-Sulfosuccinate
PEG-100 Distearate
Persea Americana
PG Monostearate
Plankton
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Polyglyceryl-Diisostearate
Potassium Chloride
PPG2 Meristyl Propinate
Propylene Glycol
Monostearate
Red Algae
Seaweed
Sesame oil
Shark Liver Oil
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Solulan 16
Sorbitan Oleate
Soybean Oil
Spirulina
Steareth 10
Stearic Acid Tea
Stearyl Heptanoate
Triethanolamine
Wheat Germ Glyceride
Wheat Germ Oil
Xylene