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Is Retinol comedogenic?
Retinol is an active ingredient with a targeted skincare benefit. Its comedogenicity rating is 1/5 — a very low pore-clogging risk.
Retinol has a very low likelihood of clogging pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.
What is Retinol?
Retinol is an active ingredient with a targeted skincare benefit. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: retinol.
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
Retinol is already a low-risk choice. Other acne-safe options you may see alongside it include:
- Adapalene — Acne safe · 0/5
- Ascorbic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
- Azelaic Acid — Acne safe · 0/5
- Bakuchiol — Acne safe · 0/5
- Benzoyl Peroxide — Acne safe · 0/5
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.