Is Propylene Glycol Monostearate comedogenic?
Comedogenic rating
4/5 · High risk
Propylene Glycol Monostearate 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
Propylene Glycol Monostearate · Propylene Glycol Stearate · PG Monostearate
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Related ingredients
- Glyceryl Stearate SE — 3/5
- Glyceryl Stearate — 2/5
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate — 4/5
- Sorbitan Oleate — 3/5
- Emulsifying Wax NF — 2/5
- PEG-8 Stearate — 3/5
- PEG-200 Dilaurate — 3/5
- Laureth-4 — 5/5
Frequently asked questions
›Is Propylene Glycol Monostearate comedogenic?
Propylene Glycol Monostearate 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 Propylene Glycol Monostearate?
4 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 4.
›Other names for Propylene Glycol Monostearate on ingredient labels
Propylene Glycol Stearate, PG Monostearate