Although there is no clinical way to determine the comedogenicity of pores thus far, here are 5 moisturizers that generally won’t clog the pores of breakout-prone, dry skin.

 

Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Moisturizer -$16

 

 

This is Pacifica’s first fragrance-free offering, and they knocked it out of the park. Because of the ceramides, the soothing ingredients, and the way it smooths onto the face, this is amazing for anyone who has sensitive skin and wants to boost hydration and their barrier.

 

This is a fragrance-free ceramide cream that has palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 or argireline which is known as a “botox mimicker.” However, it’s not the same as botox, and it will not replace your injections. However, some brands claim it helps to turns over fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, this formula is amazing because it has shea butter, stearyl alcohol, capric triglyceride (derived from coconut), and water.

 

 

Good Molecules Silicone Free Moisturizer -$12

 

 

 

 

This moisturizer can be used at all times of the year, and it’s especially good for autumn and winter. Additionally, it applies well under makeup. This is a silicone-free moisturizer, and it smooths on like a dream. It looks fluffy but when you rub it onto the skin, but it’s actually very lightweight. Upon touching it, it’s difficult to tell that this is not a silicone-based primer. Normally, pillowy products have a diemethicone feel, but this one doesn’t. It’s not overly greasy, and it has a little bit less of a dry touch than some dimethicone formulas do. However, if you are looking for something that is silicone-free, but feels fluffy, this is it.

 

Now, you might be wondering about the significance of a silicone-free product. In regards to silicone, people say it clogs pores, but the “pore-clogging effects” of silicone have not been substantially shown by research. And in truth, silicones are used in a lot of acne treatments, prescriptions, and wound healing treatments.

 

Still, there are a lot of people who don’t like silicones, and in this case, the Good Molecules Silicone-Free Moisturizer is one of the best silicone alternatives that exists on the entire skincare market. The primary ingredients are water, propanediol, neopentyl glycol, shea, macadamia oil, tocopherol acetate. Although none of these ingredients fight acne, they’re not going to clog pores either.

 

Skinfix Triple Lipid Peptide Cream -$50

 

 

If you have eczema, there are things that you can use over the counter to help mitigate it. Additionally, if you’ve got acne, but you’re simultaneously dealing with dryness, flakes, and signs of damaged barrier like irritation and pimples, this SkinFix Peptide Cream is an awesome choice.This cream has a multitude of lipids and peptides that help soothe the skin. If you have eczema and skin that's also prone to getting clogged, this won’t clog the pores, lead to blackheads, or whiteheads. It goes on so smoothly, locks everything in, and it hydrates the skin. It has jojoba, squalene, oat, aloe, and rice which are all soothing and nourishing to the skin barrier. This product has been tested and recommended by unbiased derms. It’s important to differentiate between derm-tested and derm-recommended. Just because a derm has tested it doesn’t mean that they recommend it.

 

 

LANBELLE Supernatural Cream -$22.99

 

 

 

This is a best seller in Korea, and you can buy it from Credithink which is powered by Amazon. Credithink actually vets products and focuses on niche brands. This is definitely a thick moisturizer, but it doesn’t clog pores. Lanbelle claims that this cream moisturizes for 72 hours, however we shouldn't go that long without reapplication. They even did the 72-hour moisture persistence clinical test to back up this claim. This test demonstrates how deeply the cream penetrates into the skin and how well it works overtime.

 

Moreover, they did a deep skin moisturizing test, and they also did clinical testing for skin strengthening barrier support. Likewise, this is a top seller. As for the formula, the very first ingredient is bamboo water which is not only hydrating and soothing, but it has specific minerals that support the skin. It has glycerin, avocado oil, squalene, tripeptides, allatoin, panthenol, and niacinamide. This also has amazing antioxidants like lavender, honeysuckle, thyme, and rosemary. While there are a few plant extracts, they are very non-irritating and gentle.

 

 

Cleure Deep Rich Renewing Night Cream -$38

 

 

This is cream goes back to the basics. It’s dermatologist-made, it’s renewing, and it’s noncomedogenic. It’s very non-irritating and occlusive so I would apply it over a hydrating ingredient, perhaps something that’s water or glycerin-based.

 

As for the formula, the main ingredients in this cream are purified water, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. We also have caprylic triglyceride, gluten-free tocopheryl acetate, and preservatives to make sure that bacteria don’t grow. If you have allergies to fragrance or gluten, this will be your best bet for an occlusive moisturizer that won’t irritate and clog pores.

 

Overall, all of these thick moisturizers are great for using at night and for addressing dry patches within oily skin. Upon waking up, you can use a gel hydrator over the previously applied moisturizer. And then of course, you can top it all off with SPF.

 

For a video explanation of how these moisturizers work, you can clickhere!