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

They’re actually formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, with noncomedogenic options to keep acne-prone skin happy. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025

Speaking of love for the skin, the formula is dermatologist-tested, noncomedogenic, and hypoallergenic. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025

Pros: No white cast, noncomedogenic, quickly absorbs, can be worn alone or with makeup Cons: Only two shades This facial sunscreen pick is a favorite of Dr. Spearman. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025

Any leave-in stylers should be noncomedogenic and kept far away from the scalp. —Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 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