Non-comedogenic makeup products do not contain pore-clogging ingredients, making them safe to use without fear of possible breakouts or congested pores. They allow your skin to breathe and don’t cause excess oil, making them ideal for those with acne, combination, or oily skin. Here are some positive and negative aspects of non-comedogenic foundation products:
Positive aspects:
- They are light, breathable, and usually a water-based formulation.
- They are safe to use without fear of possible breakouts or congested pores.
- They allow your skin to breathe and don’t cause excess oil.
- They are formulated in a way that wont clog your pores when applied.
Negative aspects:
- Some products labeled as non-comedogenic may still contain pore-clogging ingredients, so its important to check the ingredients list.
- Heavy oils, such as coconut oil, and emollients may be more likely to clog pores.
- Some common ingredients in makeup can clog your pores, even if the product is labeled “non-comedogenic” .
Ingredients or materials to look for:
- Ingredients that end in cone, such as dimethicone, an occlusive silicone-based ingredient found in everything from primers and creams to hair products.
- Petroleum jelly is a mix of mineral oils and waxes that help seal moisture into your skin.
- Hyaluronic acid and squalane are not pore-clogging and may be found in foundations.
- Mineral foundations, especially powdered formulas, won’t clog the pores and are good for those with oily skin.
Ingredients or materials to avoid:
- Heavy oils, such as coconut oil, and emollients may be more likely to clog pores.
- Alcohols and Stearates.
- Some common ingredients found in foundation makeup that can irritate the skin or clog pores include coconut oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, and wheat germ oil.
