Pore-Clogging Ingredients List
Say goodbye to breakouts with our comprehensive pore-clogging ingredients list! This simple guide helps you identify potential acne-causing culprits hidden in skincare, haircare, makeup, toothpaste and laundry detergents. While these ingredients may not be the root cause of your acne, they definitely play a role, and can aggravate acne-prone skin.
Pore-Clogging List A - D
- Acetylated Lanolin
- Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
- Algae Extract
- Algin
- Beeswax
- Cera Alba
- White Wax
- Bismuth
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Butyl Stearate
- Carrageenan
- Chondrus Crispus
- Irish Moss
- Carageenan Moss
- Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20
- Ceteareth-20
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Acetate
- Chlorella
- Coal Tar
- Cocoa Butter
- Theobroma Cacao Butter
- Coconut Alkanes
- Coconut Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Cocos nucifera
- Cocos nucifera oil
- Colloidal Sulfur
- Cotton Seed Oil
- Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
- Corn oil
- Zea Mays (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
Pore-Clogging List A - D
- Acetylated Lanolin
- Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
- Algae Extract
- Algin
- Beeswax
- Cera Alba
- White Wax
- Bismuth
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Butyl Stearate
- Carrageenan
- Chondrus Crispus
- Irish Moss
- Carageenan Moss
- Cetearyl Alcohol + Ceteareth 20
- Ceteareth-20
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Acetate
- Chlorella
- Coal Tar
- Cocoa Butter
- Theobroma Cacao Butter
- Coconut Alkanes
- Coconut Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Cocos nucifera
- Cocos nucifera oil
- Colloidal Sulfur
- Cotton Seed Oil
- Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
- Corn oil
- Zea Mays (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
Pore-Clogging List E - O
- Ethoxylated Lanolin
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Glyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Hexadecyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
- Isocetyl Alcohol
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Isodecyl Oleate
- Isopropyl Isostearate
- Isopropyl Linolate
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isostearyl Isostearate
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Jojoba wax
- Kelp
- Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract
- Laminaria Saccharine
- Laureth-23
- Laureth-4
- Lauric Acid
- Mink Oil
- Myristic Acid
- Myristyl Lactate
- Myristyl Myristate
- Octyl Palmitate
- Octyl Stearate
- Oleth-3
- Oleyl Alcohol
Pore-Clogging List P - Z
- Parkii
- PEG 2- Sulfosuccinate
- PEG 16 Lanolin
- PEG 200 Dilaurate
- PEG 8 Stearate
- PG Monostearate
- PPG 2 Myristyl Propionate
- Plankton
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Potassium Chloride
- Propylene Glycol Monostearate
- Red Algae
- Seaweed
- Shea
- Shark Liver Oil
- Shea Butter
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Solulan 16
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Soybean Oil
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
- Soyabean Oil
- Spirulina
- Steareth 10
- Steareth-10
- Stearic Acid Tea
- Tea-Stearic Acid
- Stearyl Heptanoate
- Sulfated Castor Oil
- Turkey Red Oil
- Sulfated Jojoba Oil
- Wheat Germ Glyceride
- Wheat Germ Oil
- Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil
- Xylene
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Ingredient Q&A
How can I check my products for pore-clogging ingredients?
Just copy and paste your product’s ingredient list into our Ingredient Checker tool above! It will scan for common pore-clogging ingredients that may be triggering breakouts. If any red flags pop up, consider switching to acne-safe alternatives—your skin will thank you. Not sure what to replace it with? Check out our curated shop for esthetician-approved, acne-safe products.
Are pore-clogging ingredient checkers 100% accurate?
Pore-clogging ingredient checkers are a great rule of thumb for acne-prone individuals, but they aren’t one-size-fits-all. Skin is unique, and how a product performs depends on the full formula, concentration, and your personal skin response.
What makes We Love Acne different?
Cara specializes exclusively in acne—it's all we do. As a 2x certified Acne Expert, she takes a clinical, customized approach to acne clearing. Our goal is to help you achieve real results using acne-safe products and real science, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Are there supplements that can help with acne?
Yes! Certain supplements can support clearer skin—especially when paired with the right skincare routine. We recommend acne-safe options like Face Reality's Zinc and Antioxidant supplements, which help reduce inflammation and support skin health from the inside out. You can find both in our shop, hand-picked for their safety and effectiveness for acne-prone skin.
Are hair, skin and nail vitamins acne safe?
Most hair, skin, and nail vitamins are not acne-safe. Many contain high levels of biotin, B12, or iodine, which can trigger breakouts in acne-prone skin. If you’re trying to clear your skin, it’s best to avoid these discuss alternatives with your acne expert. Shop our HAIR, SKIN, NAILS biotin-free supplement in our shop page for an acne-friendly alternative.
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