comedogenic

Isopropyl Palmitate

Evidencemoderate · Tier 2Irritation riskLowIn products362

Fatty acid ester rated 4/5 on the rabbit ear comedogenicity assay. Similar mechanism to isopropyl myristate — promotes follicular plugging and microcomedone formation.

The research

Isopropyl Palmitate is a comedogenic backed by a moderate body of supporting evidence (evidence tier 2 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Clinical relevance of emollient comedogenicity: a practice-oriented review

Q85

Cutis · 2009 · systematic review

Review of emollient comedogenicity in clinical practice: isopropyl palmitate consistently scores 4/5 across test systems; present in many moisturizers, sunscreens, and foundations; recommends label checking for acne-prone patients; notes that comedogenicity is concentration-dependent and may be mitigated at low levels (<1%)

Products with Isopropyl Palmitate

In 362 products — most often moisturizers (134), sunscreens (89), serums (75), from $4.76 to $565.00. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml

Sunscreen

$22.3550ml · $0.45/ml

★★★★★4.8(590)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral Dermatitis

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml is a sunscreen by La Roche-Posay. Key ingredients include Bemotrizinol, Alcohol Denat, Ethylhexyl Triazone.

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RoC

RoC

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream Moisturizer

Moisturizer

$37.9950.3ml · $0.76/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,308)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongRedness & sensitivity
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis

Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Rich Cream Moisturizer is a retinoid treatment by RoC. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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CeraVe

CeraVe

CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream

Moisturizer – for barrier_repair, Dryness

$20.99354.9ml · $0.06/ml

★★★★★4.8(944)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis

CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream is a barrier moisturiser by CeraVe. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Shea Butter.

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ESPA

ESPA

ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml

Moisturizer

$64.7755ml · $1.18/ml

★★★★★4.8(932)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosacea

ESPA 24hr Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml is a antioxidant serum by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour All-Over Miracle Oil 100ml

Serum

$44.45100ml · $0.45/ml

★★★★★4.7(3,351)

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsRedness & sensitivitySeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisRosacea

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour All-Over Miracle Oil 100ml is a skincare product by Elizabeth Arden. Key ingredients include Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate.

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF50 50ml

Serum

$21.9150ml · $0.44/ml

★★★★★4.7(722)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma

Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF50 50ml is a hydrating serum by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Octocrylene.

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Murad

Murad

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream

Moisturizer – for Acne & breakouts, Dryness

$89.0050ml · $2.26/ml

★★★★★4.7(635)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles
  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

MelasmaSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasisRosaceaPerioral Dermatitis

Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream is a retinoid treatment by Murad. Key ingredients include Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol.

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Eucerin

Eucerin

Radiant Tone Eye Cream Dark Circle Corrector

Eye Cream

$34.9914.8ml · $2.36/ml

★★★★★4.7(1,136)

Ideal for

  • StrongDark spots & hyperpigmentation
  • StrongPost-acne marks
  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaSeborrheic Dermatitis

Radiant Tone Eye Cream Dark Circle Corrector is a eye cream by Eucerin. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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Aveeno

Aveeno

Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion

Moisturizer

$12.99354.9ml · $0.04/ml

★★★★★4.7(1,350)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis

Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion is a basic moisturiser by Aveeno. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Water, Glycerin.

Product Ingredients (8)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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Wella Professionals Care

Wella Professionals Care

Wella Professionals Care Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-in Cream 95ml

Moisturizer

$26.6795ml · $0.28/ml

★★★★★4.7(4,966)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosacea

Wella Professionals Care Ultimate Repair Protective Leave-in Cream 95ml is a antioxidant serum by Wella Professionals Care. Key ingredients include Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.