What a 2–3/5 rating means
On the comedogenic scale, a 2 is still within the non-comedogenic range that dermatologists generally consider low-risk. That places Avocado Oil in the range most people, including many with acne-prone skin, tolerate well.
This rating is disputed. Credible sources land on different numbers for Avocado Oil, so we publish the range (2–3) rather than a false single figure. When sources disagree this openly, your own experience carries real weight.
One thing the number cannot tell you is concentration. Ingredients are listed in descending order, so Avocado Oil near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.
About Avocado Oil
It is a plant- or seed-derived oil, valued for the emollient, conditioning feel it gives a formula. Sources split between 2 and 3. A nourishing but heavier oil; fine for many, worth caution on congestion-prone skin.
On a label it can read as Avocado Oil, Avocado, Persea Gratissima Oil, Persea Americana — worth knowing when you scan an ingredient deck.
Avocado Oil in makeup and skincare
In makeup it turns up in cream blushes, tinted balms, and hydrating foundations; in skincare, in face oils and cleansing balms. Its irritancy is rated separately at 0/5, which is low.
If you deal with fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) rather than ordinary clogged pores, note that Avocado Oil is among the fatty-acid or ester-type ingredients that community sources commonly avoid — a separate concern from its comedogenic score, and one with weaker evidence behind it.
Lower-rated alternatives to Avocado Oil
If you want a similar role with a friendlier comedogenic score, consider:
- Squalane — comedogenic rating 1/5 (Low risk).
- Hemp Seed Oil — comedogenic rating 0/5 (Low risk).
- Sunflower Oil — comedogenic rating 0/5 (Low risk).
Avocado Oil comedogenic FAQ
Is Avocado Oil comedogenic?
Moderately. Avocado Oil is rated 2–3/5 (moderate), the middle of the 0–5 scale: many people tolerate it, but it can contribute to breakouts on congestion-prone skin. Sources disagree on Avocado Oil, so the rating is less settled than most.
What is the comedogenic rating of Avocado Oil?
Avocado Oil has a comedogenic rating of 2–3/5 (moderate). Of the 190 ingredients in our dataset with a published rating, 93 rate higher than Avocado Oil, 58 rate lower, and 38 others share the low end of its range, 2/5. Among the 38 rated oils, 17 rate higher and 7 lower. The figure is drawn from 3 cited sources, listed on this page.
Is Avocado Oil pore-clogging?
It can be for some people. At 2–3/5, Avocado Oil is in the moderate band. How much it matters depends on concentration: near the top of an ingredient list it is a bigger factor than near the end. Comedogenic ratings come mostly from rabbit-ear assays and small human patch tests of the pure ingredient at high concentration, so they are a screening guide, not a prediction for your skin or a medical claim.