Ingredient
Isopropyl Linoleate
Emollient ester · INCI: Isopropyl Linoleate
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Isopropyl Linoleate comedogenic?
Yes. Isopropyl Linoleate is a known pore-clogging ingredient, and we read it as highly comedogenic. If you're acne-prone, it's worth avoiding, especially when it sits near the top of an ingredient list.
Why we read it this way
A lightweight ester related to isopropyl myristate, used for slip and fast absorption. It shows up on multiple acne-safe reference lists as pore-clogging.
The nuance
More of a concern in leave-on products on oily, breakout-prone skin than in rinse-off.
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