Acne-Safe

Acne-Safe

Check the safety of products

47 ratings
19 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 26, 2020
  • April 27, 2026
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Easily check if skincare, makeup, and hair products contain pore-clogging ingredients. Identify products safe for acne-prone skin and avoid breakouts caused by hidden comedogenic components.

Check product ingredient safety
Identify pore-clogging ingredients
Safe for acne-prone skin
Skincare, makeup, and hair product analysis
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What's New in Acne

1.11

April 27, 2026

Updated the Birth Control tab.

User reviews

Doesn’t catch all comedogenic ingredients!

Compared to other ingredient checkers, this only flags/highlights about HALF of pore-clogging ingredients I need to watch out for. I’ve been using different online ingredient checkers for years, but wanted to find an app for convenience. I guess I’ll have to keep looking.

MWAH

Supa slay😛🪽

Has potential.

It's not bad, but it could be better! I personally use this app a lot and while it's good, it would be nice if the app had a section with a list of options and recommendations for acne-safe products. Just to save time, in my opinion. Someone already commented this but a scanner option would also save a lot of time instead of copying and pasting ingredients.
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Use this every time I shop for products

As someone with adult acne-prone skin, this is a game changer and I wish I had this when I was a teenager! You can copy and paste the ingredients or look at the full list and over time you get familiarized with what to look out for. I wish this had an ingredient scanner or barcode scanner to make things easier, but even with taking the time to copy and paste full list of ingredients from a website, it gives you instant feedback and It’s really helped me avoid breakout-causing ingredients.
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Took Coco-caprylate/caprate off the list. :(

Coco-caprylate/caprate is one major ingredient that gives me acne and this was one of the only ingredient checkers that let me double check if a product had it :(

I did love this app but they took it off the pore clogging list which is really disappointing.
Please put it back.

FAQ

What does this app do?

This application allows users to easily check the ingredient lists of skincare, makeup, and hair products. It identifies whether a product contains pore-clogging ingredients that can lead to acne and determines if the product is safe for acne-prone skin.

How does the app help with acne?

The app helps manage acne by enabling users to avoid products with comedogenic ingredients. These ingredients are known to clog pores and cause various types of acne. By checking products before purchase or use, users can prevent breakouts caused by their beauty and hair routines.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core features to check product safety.

What types of products can I check?

You can check a wide range of products including moisturizers, foundations, shampoos, and any other skincare, makeup, or hair products. The app analyzes their ingredient lists to determine their suitability for acne-prone skin.