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Is Avobenzone comedogenic?
Avobenzone is a UV filter used in sunscreens. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Avobenzone is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Avobenzone?
Avobenzone is a UV filter used in sunscreens. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: avobenzone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? Yes — it is not on common Malassezia trigger lists. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Avobenzone is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Homosalate — Low risk · 1/5
- Octinoxate — Low risk · 1/5
- Octocrylene — Low risk · 1/5
- Titanium Dioxide — Low risk · 1/5
- Zinc Oxide — Low risk · 1/5
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.