noncomedogenic

non·com·e·do·gen·ic | \ (ˈ)nän-ˌkä-mə-dō-ˈje-nik

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Definition of noncomedogenic

: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads) a noncomedogenic cosmetic

Examples of noncomedogenic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Clearly, Hurley has found a noncomedogenic moisturizer that her skin is happy to drink up on a near-constant basis. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Elizabeth Hurley Moisturizes Her Skin 10 Times a Day," 4 Oct. 2018 Choose an oil-free, noncomedogenic (non-clogging) formula. 25. — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, "Your Clear Skin Countdown: 30 Pro Tips for Getting Rid of Acne Fast," 17 Oct. 2017 Keep pores clear with oil-free, noncomedogenic products, never sleep in your makeup, and wipe that iPhone clean (or at least use earbuds) Inner trigger. — Gina Way, Cosmopolitan, "Here Are the Secrets to Treating All of Your Breakouts," 15 Mar. 2015 Don’t skip out on SPF: A noncomedogenic formula will keep you covered while leaving pores unplugged. — Tina Ferraro, Teen Vogue, "5 of the Most Common Acne Myths Debunked," 22 Aug. 2017 Choose an oil-free, noncomedogenic (non-clogging) formula. — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, "Your Clear Skin Countdown: 30 Pro Tips for Getting Rid of Acne Fast," 25 July 2014 Look for formulas labeled noncomedogenic, which won't clog pores. — Allure, "The 10 Commandments of Clear Skin," 19 June 2017

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“Noncomedogenic.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncomedogenic. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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