comedogenic
Causes skin breakouts
Comedogenic describes substances—usually skincare or cosmetic ingredients—that tend to clog pores and promote the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads).
Products labeled non-comedogenic are formulated to avoid this effect, making them safer for acne-prone skin.
I switched to a non-comedogenic moisturizer and my breakouts cleared up.
Sudden emergences or eruptions
- pimplesSmall inflammatory skin lesions
- zitsSlang for blemishes
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
- whiteheadsBlocked pores forming bumps
papules · pustules · nodules · cysts · sebum · acne-prone · purging
Containing no lipids
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- gel-basedSemi-solid, wobbly formulation
- mattifyingRemoving oily sheen
astringent · exfoliation · retinoids · niacinamide · formula · hypoallergenic · dermatologist-tested · fragrance-free
Waxy fleece extract
- petrolatumSemisolid hydrocarbon mixture
- siliconesSilicon-oxygen polymer chains
- dimethiconeSilicone oil for skincare
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
Obstructing a passage
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
- pluggingFilling or blocking
obstruction · buildup · debris · impaction
Lessen intensity or preside
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- vehicleMeans of transport
breakouts
Sudden emergences or eruptions
- pimplesSmall inflammatory skin lesions
- zitsSlang for blemishes
- blackheadsOpen clogged pores
whiteheads · papules · pustules · nodules · cysts · sebum · acne-prone · purging
oil-free
Containing no lipids
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- water-basedHaving water as medium
- gel-basedSemi-solid, wobbly formulation
mattifying · astringent · exfoliation · retinoids · niacinamide · formula · hypoallergenic · dermatologist-tested · fragrance-free
lanolin
Waxy fleece extract
- petrolatumSemisolid hydrocarbon mixture
- siliconesSilicon-oxygen polymer chains
- dimethiconeSilicone oil for skincare
clogging
Obstructing a passage
- blockingImpeding forward progress
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
plugging · obstruction · buildup · debris · impaction
moderate
Lessen intensity or preside
- formulationDevised mixture or expression
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- vehicleMeans of transport
comedogenicnoncomedogenic
Won't obstruct skin pores
non-comedogenic · oil-free · lightweight · breathable · water-based