What a 0/5 rating means
On the comedogenic scale, a 0 means it will not clog pores for essentially anyone, including very acne-prone skin. That places Panthenol in the range most people, including many with acne-prone skin, tolerate well.
One thing the number cannot tell you is concentration. Ingredients are listed in descending order, so Panthenol near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.
About Panthenol
It is a humectant that pulls water into the upper layers of skin. Provitamin B5, a soothing humectant rated 0/5 and safe across skin types.
On a label it can read as Panthenol, Provitamin B5, D-Panthenol — worth knowing when you scan an ingredient deck.
Panthenol in makeup and skincare
It is a near-universal hydrator in primers, foundations, toners, and moisturisers. Its irritancy is rated separately at 0/5, which is low.