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Is Isohexadecane comedogenic?
Isohexadecane is an emollient ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel. Its comedogenicity rating is 1/5 — a very low pore-clogging risk.
Isohexadecane has a very low likelihood of clogging pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.
What is Isohexadecane?
Isohexadecane is an emollient ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: isohexadecane.
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
Isohexadecane is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — Low risk · 1/5
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate — Low risk · 1/5
- Coco-Caprylate — Low risk · 1/5
- Diisopropyl Adipate — Low risk · 1/5
- Glyceryl 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.