Does a flagged ingredient guarantee that a product will clog my pores?
No. A match is a screening signal, not a product verdict. Concentration, formulation, exposure, and individual skin response can all change how a finished product behaves.
Free ingredient screening tool
Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checker
Use this free pore-clogging ingredient checker to scan a complete cosmetic ingredient list and review ingredients commonly associated with comedogenicity.
Paste the complete ingredient list
Use the interactive pore-clogging ingredient checker to compare a complete product label with our current screening database.
How this pore-clogging ingredient checker works
Acne Safe compares ingredient names and known aliases. Results identify possible matches rather than assigning an unexplained product score.
Ingredient-level evidence is limited. Concentration, formulation, product type, exposure, and individual skin response all matter.
Frequently asked questions
What ingredient list should I paste?
Use the complete, current INCI list from the product packaging or the manufacturer’s website. Partial or outdated lists can produce incomplete results.
What does no matches found mean?
It means no names matched this database. It does not prove that the product is non-comedogenic, irritation-free, or suitable for every person.
Is this medical advice?
No. Acne Safe provides educational screening information and does not diagnose acne or replace advice from a dermatologist or other qualified clinician.