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Is Isononyl Isononanoate comedogenic?
Isononyl Isononanoate is an emollient ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel. Its comedogenicity rating is 1/5 — a very low pore-clogging risk.
Isononyl Isononanoate has a very low likelihood of clogging pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.
What is Isononyl Isononanoate?
Isononyl Isononanoate is an emollient ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: isononyl isononanoate.
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 →
Similar acne-safe ingredients
Isononyl Isononanoate 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.