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Does PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate clog pores?
Quick answer: It can — PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate carries a moderate pore-clogging risk (rated 3/5), so watch it if you break out easily, especially when it is high on the ingredient list. It is also a common fungal-acne (Malassezia) trigger.
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate has a moderate chance of clogging pores. Plenty of people tolerate it, but if you break out easily it is worth watching — particularly if it is one of the first few ingredients listed.
What is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is an emollient ester that gives products a smooth, silky feel. You'll most often see it in foundations, primers, sunscreens, lotions and anything with a light, silky slip.
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 →
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate comedogenic?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate has a comedogenicity rating of 3/5 — moderate pore-clogging risk. Remember that where an ingredient sits in the list matters: PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate near the top means a higher concentration and more impact than the same ingredient near the end.
Acne-safe alternatives to PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
If PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate breaks you out, these lower-rated ester options are far less likely to clog pores:
- Glyceryl Stearate — Low risk · 1/5
- Isohexadecane — Low risk · 1/5
- Isononyl Isononanoate — Low risk · 1/5
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — Low risk · 1/5
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate — Low risk · 1/5
How we rate comedogenicity — and its limits
The 0–5 comedogenicity scale comes from dermatology research that measured how much individual ingredients clogged pores, originally using the rabbit-ear assay (Fulton et al., 1984). A rating reflects an ingredient's potential to clog pores at high concentration — not a guarantee that any finished product will break you out.
That distinction matters. A later review (Draelos & DiNardo, 2006) found that a single ingredient's comedogenic score does not reliably predict how a complete formula behaves on real skin: concentration, the rest of the formula, and your own skin all change the result. So read PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate's 3/5 as a risk signal — most useful when the ingredient sits near the top of the list — rather than a verdict on one specific product.
AcneSafeCheck compiles published comedogenicity ratings and dermatology references into one searchable database. It is educational, not a lab test of your specific product, and not medical advice.
References
- Fulton JE Jr, Pay SR, Fulton JE III. Comedogenicity of current therapeutic products, cosmetics, and ingredients in the rabbit ear. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1984;10(1):96–105. PubMed
- Draelos ZD, DiNardo JC. A re-evaluation of the comedogenicity concept. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006;54(3):507–512. PubMed
- American Academy of Dermatology. Acne: causes, treatment and skin-care guidance. aad.org
By Mitchell Zandwijken · Rated against the published comedogenicity references above · Last updated July 2026.