Ingredient list › Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
Is Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol comedogenic?
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is an occlusive that forms a barrier to lock in moisture. Its comedogenicity rating is 4/5 — high pore-clogging risk.
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol sits high on the comedogenic scale. For acne-prone or breakout-prone skin it is one of the ingredients most likely to block pores and contribute to blackheads, whiteheads and pimples, especially when it appears near the top of an ingredient list (higher concentration).
What is Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol?
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol is an occlusive that forms a barrier to lock in moisture. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: acetylated lanolin alcohol.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Acne-safe alternatives to Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
If Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol breaks you out, these lower-rated occlusive options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Petrolatum — Acne safe · 0/5
- Squalane — Low risk · 1/5
- Glycerin — Acne safe · 0/5
- Niacinamide — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hyaluronic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
How to read this rating
A comedogenicity rating is general guidance, not a lab result for a specific formula. An ingredient near the end of an ingredient list is present in a small amount, so its rating matters less than one near the top. Read our full sources & methodology.