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Is Tocopherol comedogenic?

Tocopherol is an active ingredient with a targeted skincare benefit. Its comedogenicity rating is 2/5 — a mild, low pore-clogging risk.

2/5
A mild, low pore-clogging risk
Comedogenicity scale: 0 = won't clog pores, 5 = very likely to clog pores.

Tocopherol carries only a mild pore-clogging risk. It is fine for most skin types; very reactive or acne-prone skin may still want to patch test a new product that contains it.

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What is Tocopherol?

Tocopherol is an active ingredient with a targeted skincare benefit. On a product label it may also appear under names such as: tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, vitamin e.

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 →

Acne-safe alternatives to Tocopherol

If Tocopherol breaks you out, these lower-rated active options are far less likely to clog pores:

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.

Note: Informational only, not medical advice. Real-world effects depend on concentration, the full formula and your individual skin.