noncomedogenic
adjective
non·com·e·do·gen·ic (ˈ)nän-ˌkä-mə-dō-ˈje-nik 
: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads)
a noncomedogenic cosmetic
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web This noncomedogenic formula also features vitamin B3 (aka niacinamide), which the dermatologist credits with strengthening the skin's protective barrier. 
Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2022 This noncomedogenic lightweight serum is a great choice for normal, dry, combination and oily skin types that want to achieve plump and healthy-looking skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 However, those with oily skin should seek out noncomedogenic moisturizers. Rebecca Dance, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 One of the biggest revelations over the last couple of years was switching all my products to being noncomedogenic, which means they’re formulated without potential pore-clogging ingredients. Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022 Other noncomedogenic options include Cetaphil Gentle Clear and Aveeno Clear Complexion, both of which contain a hit of salicylic acid. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2021 The term noncomedogenic on a product label means that the ingredients will not block pores and cause further breakouts, Shokeen explains. Rebecca Dance, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 The formulators also included a few synthetic ingredients (which, as our skin-care glossary shows, are totally safe) to create balanced formulas that Rose Inc. says are noncomedogenic. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 This pick from Elta MD is fragrance-free, noncomedogenic and safe for sensitive skin. Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 28 Oct. 2020 See More
Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2022 This noncomedogenic lightweight serum is a great choice for normal, dry, combination and oily skin types that want to achieve plump and healthy-looking skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 June 2022 However, those with oily skin should seek out noncomedogenic moisturizers. Rebecca Dance, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 One of the biggest revelations over the last couple of years was switching all my products to being noncomedogenic, which means they’re formulated without potential pore-clogging ingredients. Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2022 Other noncomedogenic options include Cetaphil Gentle Clear and Aveeno Clear Complexion, both of which contain a hit of salicylic acid. Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 15 Oct. 2021 The term noncomedogenic on a product label means that the ingredients will not block pores and cause further breakouts, Shokeen explains. Rebecca Dance, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 The formulators also included a few synthetic ingredients (which, as our skin-care glossary shows, are totally safe) to create balanced formulas that Rose Inc. says are noncomedogenic. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Aug. 2021 This pick from Elta MD is fragrance-free, noncomedogenic and safe for sensitive skin. Lauren Caruso, CNN Underscored, 28 Oct. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
non- + comedo + -genic
First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
noncomedogenic
adjective
non·com·e·do·gen·ic -ˌkäm-ə-dō-ˈjen-ik
: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads)
a noncomedogenic cosmetic