noncomedogenic

adjective

non·​com·​e·​do·​gen·​ic (ˈ)nän-ˌkä-mə-dō-ˈje-nik How to pronounce noncomedogenic (audio)
: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads)
a noncomedogenic cosmetic

Examples of noncomedogenic in a Sentence

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For those skin types, look for a BB cream that’s oil-free or noncomedogenic. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 The formula is noncomedogenic and even earned the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 RoC’s Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is also formulated with squalene, a noncomedogenic form of deep hydration that seals in all of the aforementioned benefits. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026 The ingredients are hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and free from fragrances and parabens. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noncomedogenic

Word History

Etymology

non- + comedo + -genic

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of noncomedogenic was in 1976

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“Noncomedogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncomedogenic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

noncomedogenic

adjective
non·​com·​e·​do·​gen·​ic -ˌkäm-əd-ō-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce noncomedogenic (audio)
: not tending to clog pores
a noncomedogenic moisturizing lotion

Medical Definition

noncomedogenic

adjective
non·​com·​e·​do·​gen·​ic -ˌkäm-ə-dō-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce noncomedogenic (audio)
: not tending to clog pores (as by the formation of blackheads)
a noncomedogenic cosmetic
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