- Comedogenic
- Not rated
- Irritancy
- 0 / 5
- Fungal acne
- Trigger
- Type
- Emulsifier
- INCI name
- Sorbitan Olivate
Who should avoid it?
Suitable for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone skin.
Acne-safe breakdown
Sorbitan 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 Sorbitan 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 Sorbitan Olivate comedogenic?
Sorbitan Olivate has no standard rating on the comedogenic scale. It is, however, a fungal-acne trigger. An emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive-oil fatty acids. It is common in "gentle" gel creams and, as an ester of oleic acid, can feed Malassezia.
Is Sorbitan Olivate safe for fungal acne?
No. Sorbitan Olivate can feed Malassezia yeast, so people with fungal acne usually avoid it.
Does Sorbitan Olivate cause acne?
It is unlikely to. Breakouts usually come from other ingredients in the formula, or from non-cosmetic causes.