Paste the full ingredient list from any skincare, makeup, or hair product into the box below and tap Check Ingredients. Anything we flag in red is a known pore-clogging (comedogenic) ingredient. Tap Clear All to start over with a new product.
Keep in mind that the complete ingredient name is what matters — not a single shared word. For example, Isopropyl Myristate is a pore-clogger, but Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is perfectly fine. Just because one word of an ingredient appears on this list does not mean the ingredient is bad; the full name has to match.
Full list of pore-clogging ingredients
Ingredients to steer clear of, in alphabetical order:
This tool is for general guidance only and flags ingredients commonly associated with clogged pores. Everyone's skin is unique — for personalized recommendations, book a consultation with Lauren.