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Hydroxyacetophenone

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Hydroxyacetophenone skin safety dashboard

Hydroxyacetophenone scores 85/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Hydroxyacetophenone and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Hydroxyacetophenone. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Hydroxyacetophenone clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Hydroxyacetophenone has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Hydroxyacetophenone?

Low Concern

Hydroxyacetophenone currently scores 85/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Hydroxyacetophenone safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Hydroxyacetophenone a safety score of 85/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Hydroxyacetophenone?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Hydroxyacetophenone, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-to-Milk Cleanser - contains Hydroxyacetophenone
85

The Inkey List Hydrating Cream-to-Milk Cleanser

low

A synthetic antioxidant and preservative booster that enhances the stability and efficacy of cosmetic formulations.

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Commonly used with Hydroxyacetophenone

Ingredients that most often appear alongside Hydroxyacetophenone in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydroxyacetophenone and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Hydroxyacetophenone. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Hydroxyacetophenone appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Hydroxyacetophenone clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Hydroxyacetophenone has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Hydroxyacetophenone?
Hydroxyacetophenone currently scores 85/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Hydroxyacetophenone safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Hydroxyacetophenone a safety score of 85/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Hydroxyacetophenone?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Hydroxyacetophenone, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.