- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- Cetearyl Olivate
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Cetearyl Olivate scores 0/5, so it is one of the ingredients acne-prone skin can use freely, though it is still a fungal-acne trigger. If a product containing it breaks you out, look at the other ingredients. Our scanner will flag them.
Products that contain Cetearyl Olivate
- Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ In-Vivo Tested Sunscreen
- COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with Signature Fragrance
- The Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel
- Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
- Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
- Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cetearyl Olivate comedogenic?
Cetearyl Olivate has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An olive-derived emulsifier, usually paired with sorbitan olivate. Because it is built from olive-oil fatty acids it is generally avoided in fungal acne.
Is Cetearyl Olivate safe for fungal acne?
No. Cetearyl Olivate can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Cetearyl Olivate cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.