Is D&C Red 21 comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
3/5 · Moderate risk
D&C Red 21 is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
Rated 3.
Also listed as
D&C Red 21 · D&C Red No. 21 · CI 45380 · Red 21
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- D&C Red 3 — 3/5
- D&C Red 4 — 2/5
- D&C Red 6 — 1/5
- D&C Red 7 — 1/5
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- D&C Red 27 — 2/5
- D&C Red 30 — 3/5
- D&C Red 33 — 2/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is D&C Red 21 comedogenic?
D&C Red 21 is moderately comedogenic (rated 3/5). It can clog pores for some people, particularly when it appears high on the ingredient list.
›What is the comedogenic rating of D&C Red 21?
3 out of 5 (moderate risk). Rated 3.
›Other names for D&C Red 21 on ingredient labels
D&C Red No. 21, CI 45380, Red 21