noncomedogenic

adjective

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

: 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

The noncomedogenic formula retains face oil’s nourishing benefits while honing in on calming, clarifying, and evening. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025

The lightweight, noncomedogenic formula features a low dose of salicylic acid and lipo-hydroxy acids, which work together to penetrate breakouts, refine large pores, and increase skin cell turnover. —Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 6 Aug. 2025

Don’t worry, though—the formula is noncomedogenic, so these silicones won’t clog your pores and cause breakouts. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

non- + comedo + -genic

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noncomedogenic

• epileptogenic
• hallucinogenic
• allergenic
• androgenic
• antigenic
• authigenic
• autogenic
• biogenic
• bronchogenic
• chromogenic
• cryogenic
• echogenic

Kids Definition

noncomedogenic

adjective

non·​com·​e·​do·​gen·​ic -ˌkäm-əd-ō-ˈjen-ik 

: not tending to clog pores

a noncomedogenic moisturizing lotion

Medical Definition

noncomedogenic

adjective

non·​com·​e·​do·​gen·​ic -ˌkäm-ə-dō-ˈjen-ik 

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

a noncomedogenic cosmetic