Free comedogenic ingredient check
Pore-clogging ingredient checker
Paste a skincare or makeup ingredient list to find matches from a small, sourced historical comedogenicity watchlist. A match is a reason to investigate—not proof that the finished product will clog your pores.
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Why a product-level claim matters more than one ingredient
Dermatologists recommend looking for labels such as “non-comedogenic,” “oil-free” or “won’t clog pores” when acne is a concern. Those claims describe the product rather than one isolated raw material. They still cannot guarantee the same response for every person.
In the United States, ingredients above 1% are generally listed in descending order, while ingredients at 1% or less can appear in any order. The label therefore cannot tell this checker the exact dose of a watchlist ingredient.
Questions, answered
Can an ingredient list prove that a product will clog pores?
No. Ingredient lists usually omit exact concentrations, and the finished formula, product type, exposure and individual skin response all affect the result.
What does non-comedogenic mean?
It is a product claim intended to indicate that the product is unlikely to clog pores. It is more useful than treating one ingredient as a guaranteed acne trigger, but individual responses can still differ.
Why does this checker avoid a 0-to-5 comedogenic score?
Many familiar ratings trace back to animal or limited test methods and do not automatically predict a finished product's effect on human skin. Scanly reports the evidence match and its limits instead of presenting false precision.
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