Ingredient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient ester · INCI: Isopropyl Myristate
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
A known pore-clogging ingredient. Avoid if you're acne-prone.
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.
The nuance
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.