Ingredient
Dioctyl Succinate
Emollient ester · INCI: Dioctyl Succinate
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Use with caution
Clogs pores for some people. Fine for many, worth watching if you're mid-breakout.
Is Dioctyl Succinate comedogenic?
Sometimes. Dioctyl Succinate is potentially pore-clogging, so we read it as one to use with caution. Plenty of people use it without trouble; if you're actively treating acne, it's worth watching.
Why we read it this way
Listed as pore-clogging across multiple acne-safe references.
The nuance
Most relevant in leave-on products on oily, breakout-prone skin; effect can depend on the amount used.
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