- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- Glyceryl Oleate
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Glyceryl Oleate 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 Glyceryl Oleate
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glyceryl Oleate comedogenic?
Glyceryl Oleate has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An emulsifier made from glycerin and oleic acid. Yeast enzymes can split it and release the oleic acid.
Is Glyceryl Oleate safe for fungal acne?
No. Glyceryl Oleate can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Glyceryl Oleate cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.