Acne-Safe is our newsletter resource for women navigating the challenges of hormonal acne.

I understand how overwhelming it can be to spend hours researching skincare, makeup, haircare, and body care products that are considered safe for acne-prone skin, and how disheartening it feels when most of them don’t make the cut.

Each newsletter features a selected brand and highlights products formulated without pore-clogging ingredients. These products are considered non-comedogenic and generally safe for acne-prone skin.

Switching to acne-safe products was a turning point in my skin journey. It gave me peace of mind about what I was putting on my skin, helped me feel more in control, and reminded me that healing could happen on my own terms.

Disclaimer: This resource is intended as an informational resource only, to assist in identifying potential acne-safe products and to help reduce the time spent researching options. It is not a product endorsement, review, or professional recommendation.

Pore-Clogging Ingredient Checkers

When starting out on your search for acne-safe products, a simple and effective tool to help you is a pore-clogging ingredient checker. It’s an easy online resource where you can paste a product’s ingredient list, and it will highlight any ingredients that might clog pores or trigger breakouts, making it much easier to find products that are safer for acne-prone skin.

There are plenty of pore-clogging ingredient checkers out there, but my personal favourite is the one from Clearstem. I find it the most thorough and easy to use.

https://clearstem.com/pages/pore-clogging-ingredients-list

Note: Product formulations can change over time. The products listed below are considered acne-safe at the time of publication; however, future updates to their ingredient lists may affect their suitability. It is recommended that you review the most up-to-date ingredient information, conduct your own research, and consult a qualified skincare professional if needed.