What a 4/5 rating means
On the comedogenic scale, a 4 is in the high-risk band, with a real likelihood of clogging pores on acne-prone skin. That means PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate deserves attention if you break out easily, especially when it appears high on an ingredient list.
This rating is disputed. Credible sources land on different numbers for PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, so we publish the range (4) 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 PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.
About PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
It is a synthetic ester — an oil-and-alcohol reaction product engineered for a smooth, quick-absorbing slip. A slip-agent ester derived from myristyl alcohol, often placed high on pore-clogging lists.
On a label it can read as Ppg 2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Ppg-2 Myristyl Propionate, Ppg 2 Myristyl Propionate — worth knowing when you scan an ingredient deck.
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate in makeup and skincare
It is a workhorse of foundations, primers, sunscreens, and mascara, where a fast, silky slip sells the texture. 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 PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate 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 PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
If you want a similar role with a friendlier comedogenic score, consider:
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — comedogenic rating 1/5 (Low risk).
- Squalane — comedogenic rating 1/5 (Low risk).
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate comedogenic FAQ
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate comedogenic?
It can be. PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is rated 4/5 (high risk) on the 0–5 comedogenic scale, so it has a real chance of clogging pores on acne-prone skin, especially high on an ingredient list. Sources disagree on PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, so the rating is less settled than most.
What is the comedogenic rating of PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate has a comedogenic rating of 4/5 (high risk). Of the 190 ingredients in our dataset with a published rating, 13 rate higher than PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, 151 rate lower, and 25 others share its 4/5. Among the 24 rated esters, 5 rate higher and 13 lower. The figure is drawn from 2 cited sources, listed on this page.
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate pore-clogging?
It is one of the more likely ones. At 4/5, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is in the high-risk band. It matters most when it appears near the top of an ingredient list, where it makes up a larger share of the product. 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.