Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
4/5 · High risk
Ethylhexyl Palmitate 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.
Silicone-like slip agent; rated 4.
Also listed as
Ethylhexyl Palmitate · Octyl Palmitate · 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate
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Related ingredients
- Isopropyl Myristate — 5/5
- Isopropyl Isostearate — 5/5
- Isopropyl Linoleate — 5/5
- Isopropyl Palmitate — 4/5
- Myristyl Myristate — 5/5
- Myristyl Lactate — 4/5
- Myristyl Propionate — 3/5
- PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate — 3/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Ethylhexyl Palmitate comedogenic?
Ethylhexyl Palmitate 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 Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
4 out of 5 (high risk). Silicone-like slip agent; rated 4.
›Other names for Ethylhexyl Palmitate on ingredient labels
Octyl Palmitate, 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate