INCI Medical Safety Check

Is EltaMD Hydrating Facial Cleanser Vol. 11 Non-Comedogenic (Pore-Clogging) Safe?

Comprehensive ingredient safety verdict & trigger breakdown across 13 INCI components.

VERDICT: NOT SAFE Moisturizer

Contains 2 Flagged Trigger(s) for Non-Comedogenic (Pore-Clogging)

Identifies ingredients with high comedogenic ratings (4-5) that trap sebum and block pores leading to blackheads and inflammatory acne breakouts.

Cosmetiqly Safety Score

50 %

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Clinical Breakdown & Synthesized Verdict

Caution: EltaMD Hydrating Facial Cleanser Vol. 11 is classified as NOT SAFE under Non-Comedogenic (Pore-Clogging) evaluation standards. Out of 13 total INCI ingredients, our Cosmetiqly diagnostic engine identified 2 flagged trigger ingredient(s): myristic acid, algae extract.

With a calculated Cosmetiqly Safety Score of 50%, individuals requiring strict non-comedogenic (pore-clogging) avoidance should evaluate alternative products or patch test with caution.

Flagged Trigger Ingredients (2)

⚠️ myristic acid ⚠️ algae extract

Full INCI Ingredient List (13 Ingredients)

Parsed from official formula disclosure

#	INCI Ingredient Name	Non-Comedogenic (Pore-Clogging) Status
1	citronellol	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
2	melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
3	homosalate	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
4	ethylparaben	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
5	polysorbate 60	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
6	myristic acid	⚠️ FLAGGED TRIGGER
7	algae extract	⚠️ FLAGGED TRIGGER
8	glycerin	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
9	stearic acid	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
10	sodium hyaluronate	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
11	sodium hydroxide	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
12	ceramide ap	✓ CLEAN / SAFE
13	lactic acid	✓ CLEAN / SAFE