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).