- Comedogenic
- 4 / 5
- Irritancy
- 2 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Safe
- Type
- Fatty alcohol
- INCI name
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Also listed as
- 1-tetradecanol
Who should avoid it?
Avoid in leave-on face products if you have oily, combination or acne-prone skin. It is usually fine on the body, in rinse-off products, or on very dry skin that does not break out.
Non-comedogenic swaps
| Swap to | Rating | Fungal acne |
|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Alcohol | 2/5 | Safe |
Fungal-acne safe ingredients list
Frequently asked questions
Is Myristyl Alcohol comedogenic?
Yes, it is pore-clogging. Myristyl Alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 4 out of 5. A fatty alcohol used as a thickener. It scores high on the comedogenic scale.
Is Myristyl Alcohol safe for fungal acne?
Yes. Myristyl Alcohol is not a known Malassezia (fungal acne) trigger.
Does Myristyl Alcohol cause acne?
It can. Ingredients rated 3–5 are frequently linked to clogged pores and breakouts in acne-prone people, especially in leave-on products.
What are other names for Myristyl Alcohol?
On labels it can also appear as 1-tetradecanol.