Ingredient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient ester · INCI: Isopropyl Myristate
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Isopropyl Myristate comedogenic?
Yes. Isopropyl Myristate 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 used to make products feel silky and absorb fast. It is one of the most consistently listed pore-clogging ingredients across acne-safe references.
Usually fine on dry or resilient skin, but a common trigger for oily and breakout-prone skin. Effect can depend on how much is used and the rest of the formula.
One ingredient rarely tells the whole story. Run the whole label and see everything in the product at once.