What a 2/5 rating means
On the comedogenic scale, a 2 is still within the non-comedogenic range that dermatologists generally consider low-risk. That places Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 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 Tocopherol (Vitamin E) near the end of a label is present in tiny amounts and matters far less than the same ingredient near the top.
About Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
It is an antioxidant added to protect the formula and the skin. Vitamin E, a common antioxidant rated 2/5. Widely used at low levels where its clogging impact is minimal.
On a label it can read as Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Vitamin E Oil, D-Alpha Tocopherol — worth knowing when you scan an ingredient deck.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) in makeup and skincare
It rounds out serums, moisturisers, and some long-wear makeup. Its irritancy is rated separately at 2/5, which is low.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) comedogenic FAQ
Is Tocopherol (Vitamin E) comedogenic?
Not usually. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is rated 2/5, which is low risk on the 0–5 comedogenic scale, so it is unlikely to clog pores for most people, including many with acne-prone skin.
What is the comedogenic rating of Tocopherol (Vitamin E)?
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) has a comedogenic rating of 2/5 (low risk). Of the 190 ingredients in our dataset with a published rating, 93 rate higher than Tocopherol (Vitamin E), 58 rate lower, and 38 others share its 2/5. Among the 3 rated antioxidants, none rate higher and 2 lower. The figure is drawn from 1 cited source, listed on this page.
Is Tocopherol (Vitamin E) pore-clogging?
It is unlikely to be. At 2/5, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) sits in the range generally treated as non-comedogenic. Concentration still matters: an ingredient near the top of a label makes up far more of the product than one 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.