Is Oleyl Alcohol comedogenic?

Comedogenic rating

4/5 · High risk

Oleyl Alcohol 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.

Rated 4.

Also listed as

Oleyl Alcohol

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Related ingredients

Isocetyl Alcohol — 4/5
Cetearyl Alcohol — 2/5
Cetyl Alcohol — 2/5
Stearyl Alcohol — 2/5
Octyldodecanol — 0/5

Frequently asked questions

›Is Oleyl Alcohol comedogenic?

Oleyl Alcohol 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 Oleyl Alcohol?

4 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 4.

›Other names for Oleyl Alcohol on ingredient labels

It is usually listed under its own name.