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Is Ceteareth-25 comedogenic?
Ceteareth-25 is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in a formula. Its comedogenicity rating is 2/5 — a mild, low pore-clogging risk.
Ceteareth-25 carries only a mild pore-clogging risk. It is fine for most skin types; very reactive or acne-prone skin may still want to patch test a new product that contains it.
What is Ceteareth-25?
Ceteareth-25 is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in a formula. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: ceteareth-25.
Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safe? No — this is a common Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger, so avoid it if you have fungal acne. Check a whole product for fungal-acne triggers →
Acne-safe alternatives to Ceteareth-25
If Ceteareth-25 breaks you out, these lower-rated emulsifier options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Cetearyl Glucoside — Acne safe · 0/5
- Polysorbate 20 — Acne safe · 0/5
- Hydrogenated Lecithin — Low risk · 1/5
- PEG-100 Stearate — Low risk · 1/5
- PEG-150 Distearate — 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.