We have simplified the process of checking for pore-clogging ingredients in your skincare and makeup products. All you need to do is follow these steps:

  1. Google the full name of your product.
  2. Add the word "ingredients" at the end of your search query.
  3. For instance, search for "Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser ingredients."
  4. Copy the list of ingredients provided.
  5. Paste the ingredients into the field below.
  6. Click on 'Check' to obtain the results.

By following these steps, you can easily and quickly assess whether the product contains any pore-clogging ingredients.

Check your product

If you have acne-prone skin, it's crucial to be cautious about what you apply to your skin or hair. Before using any product, it is essential to check its ingredients for comedogenic or pore-clogging substances that can lead to clogged pores. Don't rely solely on labels that claim a product is "noncomedogenic," "oil-free," or "won't clog your pores" because these statements are not regulated by any government agency. Skincare companies can promote their products as beneficial for clear skin while still including pore-clogging ingredients. To ensure the safety of your skin, always examine the ingredient list of any product before using it on your face or hair.

List of pore-clogging ingredients

  • Acetylated Lanolin
  • Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
  • Algae
  • Algae Extract
  • Algin
  • Algea
  • Baobab
  • Beeswax
  • Bismuth
  • Butyl Stearate
  • Butyrospermum
  • Carrageenan
  • Carrageenan Moss
  • Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20
  • Cetyl Acetate
  • Chlorella
  • Chondrus Crispus (aka Irish Moss or Carageenan Moss)
  • Coal Tar
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Coconut Alkanes
  • Coconut Butter
  • Coconut Extract
  • Coconut Nucifera extract
  • Coconut Oil
  • Cocos nucifera oil
  • Colloidal Sulfur
  • Cotton Awws Oil
  • Cotton Seed Oil
  • Corn
  • Corn oil
  • D & C Red # 17
  • D & C Red # 21
  • D & C Red # 3
  • D & C Red # 30
  • D & C Red # 36
  • Decyl Oleate
  • Dioctyl Succinate
  • Disodium Monooleamido
  • Ecklonia radiata
  • Ethoxylated Lanolin
  • Ethylhexyl Palmitate
  • Glyceryl Stearate SE
  • Glyceryl-3 Diisostearate
  • Hexadecyl Alcohol
  • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
  • Irish Moss
  • Isocetyl Alcohol
  • Isocetyl Stearate
  • Isodecyl Oleate
  • Isopropyl Isostearate
  • Isopropyl Linolate
  • Isopropyl Myristate
  • Isopropyl Palmitate
  • Isostearyl Isostearate
  • Isostearyl Neopentanoate
  • Jojoba wax
  • Kelp
  • Laminaria
  • Laminaria Digitata Extract
  • Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Laminaria Saccharine)
  • Laureth-23
  • Laureth-4
  • Lauric Acid
  • Laminaria Digitata
  • Laminaria Saccharina
  • Linolate
  • Mango Butter
  • Marula
  • Marula oil
  • Mink Oil
  • Moss
  • Myristate
  • Myristic Acid
  • Myristyl
  • Myristyl Lactate
  • Myristyl Myristate
  • Myristyl Propionate
  • Octyl Palmitate
  • Octyl Stearate
  • Oleth-3
  • Oleyl Alcohol
  • Parkii
  • PEG 2 Sulfosuccinate
  • PEG 16 Lanolin
  • PEG 200 Dilaurate
  • PEG 8 Stearate
  • PG Monostearate
  • PPG-2 Myristyl
  • PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate
  • Plankton
  • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
  • Polyglyceryl-3-Disostearate
  • Potassium Chloride
  • Propylene Glycol Monostearate
  • Red Algae
  • Seaweed
  • Sesame
  • Shark Liver Oil
  • Shea
  • Shea Butter
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Soja
  • Solulan 16
  • Sorbitan Oleate
  • Soy
  • Soybean Oil
  • Spirulina
  • Squalene
  • Steareth 10
  • Stearic Acid Tea
  • Stearyl Heptanoate
  • Sulfated Castor Oil
  • Sulfated Jojoba Oil
  • Sulfosuccinate
  • Talc
  • Undaria Pinnatifida
  • Wakame
  • Wheat
  • Wheat Germ Glyceride
  • Wheat Germ Oil
  • Xylene