Ingredient

Stearyl Heptanoate

Emollient ester · INCI: Stearyl Heptanoate

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 Stearyl Heptanoate comedogenic?

Sometimes. Stearyl Heptanoate 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.

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