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Is Cetearyl Glucoside comedogenic?
Cetearyl Glucoside is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in a formula. Its comedogenicity rating is 0/5 — non-comedogenic (acne safe).
Cetearyl Glucoside is considered non-comedogenic — it is not known to clog pores and is generally a safe choice for acne-prone skin.
What is Cetearyl Glucoside?
Cetearyl Glucoside is an emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed in a formula. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: cetearyl glucoside.
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
Cetearyl Glucoside is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- 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
- PEG-40 Stearate — 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.