Ingredient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emulsifier / solubilizer · INCI: Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
A known pore-clogging ingredient. Avoid if you're acne-prone.
Why we read it this way
An ethoxylated emulsifier or solubilizer flagged by an acne-safe list. Used at low levels, so evidence is mixed and formula-dependent.
The nuance
Generally low-risk as a minor formula ingredient; more debated in rich, oil-heavy products.