Will a moisturizer that is "oil-free," but does NOT claim to be "non comedogenic" still clog your pores?

Question

I have combination oily/dry facial skin and I'm not sure if "oil-free" moisturizers will clog my pores and cause me to break out.

I just want to say thanks to a couple of you who put some really good links to products and articles. Those were helpful along with your answers!

Answer 1

as long as it does not contain Mineral Oils...
thats the #1 thing to clog pores, that most people are unaware of. If your looking for a good quality combo-skin moisturizer, I recomend Arbonne No so basic Intelligence Moisurizer. Its h20 based,and gentle on sensitive skin,and also adjusts to all skin types.

Answer 2

I use Proactiv's Oil Free Moisture. It is non-comedogenic and has an spf of 15. I also use Eucerin's Extra Protective Moisture Lotion. It is made for sensitive facial skin and has an spf of 30. It is also non-comedgenic. Both of those moisturizers to the best of my knowledge do not include any of the minerals/chemicals listed. I think I got the Eucerin at Target for about $10. The Proactiv one I got at the mall in a little kiosk for about $15. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Yes.

Oil-free products may still block your pores. They may not contain oil but they may have wax instead.

Non-comedogenic means it isn't supposed to block pores. However, your skin may react to it another way.

This article is about the term oil-free:
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=153

This article is about other terms:
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/art.asp?ID=150

I've used cosmeticscop.com & makeupalley.com to get reviews for products. Makeupalley is a free consumer to consumer site w/ free membership.

Answer 4

oil-free moisturizers may still clog your pores, but they are less likely to by far than regular moisturizers