Is Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 comedogenic?
Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
The classic cream-base pairing is rated 4 as a blend; cetearyl alcohol alone is rated 2.
Also listed as
Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 · Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20 · Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20 · Ceteareth-20
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- Glyceryl Stearate SE — 3/5
- Glyceryl Stearate — 2/5
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate — 4/5
- Propylene Glycol Monostearate — 4/5
- Sorbitan Oleate — 3/5
- Emulsifying Wax NF — 2/5
- PEG-8 Stearate — 3/5
- PEG-200 Dilaurate — 3/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 comedogenic?
Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 is considered highly comedogenic (rated 4/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20?
4 out of 5 (high risk). The classic cream-base pairing is rated 4 as a blend; cetearyl alcohol alone is rated 2.
›Other names for Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20 on ingredient labels
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-20