Stearic Acid: why it is flagged

Fungal acne: Fatty acids (C12-C24). Free lauric, myristic, palmitic, stearic and oleic acids are directly usable fatty acids in the range Malassezia needs.

Not medical advice. These checks read the published ingredient list against public rule lists; results vary from person to person, formulas change, and ingredient lists can be incomplete. Ask a dermatologist or your doctor (and in pregnancy, your midwife or obstetrician) before relying on them.

37 products that list it

ACURE Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing ClayCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: check 2
Aveeno Daily Moisturing Face CreamMoisturiserFungal acne: 1 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
bareMinerals Pureness Gel CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: none flagged
belif Creamy Cleansing Foam MoistCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
belif Problem Solution Cleansing FoamCleanserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
CeraVe Night CreamMoisturiserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
CeraVe Skin Renewing Night CreamMoisturiserFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35SunscreenFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 7 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: none flagged
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50SunscreenFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
First Aid Beauty Face CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 2 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
I Dew Care Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 8 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
It Cosmetics Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging MoisturizerMoisturiserFungal acne: 15 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
Kate Somerville Travel Size ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming WashCleanserFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
Kiehl's Ultra facial creamMoisturiserFungal acne: 13 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: check 1
Kiehl's Since 1851 Ultra Facial Oil-Free CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
l-oreal Ultra Facial CreamMoisturiserFungal acne: 14 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: check 1
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30SunscreenFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
Mario Badescu Orange Cleansing SoapCleanserFungal acne: 4 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: check 2
Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing SoapCleanserFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
Murad Resurgence Renewing Cleansing CreamCleanserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30SunscreenFungal acne: 2 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: check 1
Nivea Soft Light MoisturiserMoisturiserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: none flagged
Origins Travel Size Checks and Balances Frothy Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With AgaveCleanserFungal acne: 7 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing FoamCleanserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Skinfood Egg White Perfect Pore Cleansing FoamCleanserFungal acne: 10 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 1
Skyn Iceland Glacial Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 13 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 2
Skyn Iceland Travel Size Glacial Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 13 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: check 2
Supergoop! mineral matte screenSunscreenFungal acne: 3 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
Tarte Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 7 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Tarte Sugar Rush - Squeezy Clean Face WashCleanserFungal acne: 7 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HAMoisturiserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: LowPregnancy: none flagged
Too Faced Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming CleanserCleanserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: ModeratePregnancy: none flagged
Vaseline Intensive Care Nourishing MoistureMoisturiserFungal acne: 6 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: none flagged
VICHY LiftActiv Supreme Firming Anti-Aging CreamMoisturiserFungal acne: 5 flaggedPore-clogging: HighPregnancy: none flagged