Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Tending to produce or aggravate acne.
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- adjective Tending to produce
acne , i.e.comedones - noun A
substance that tends to produceacne , such as byclogging pores on the skin
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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“Bill Cosby used to make me laugh back in the early 70s, but now he is entirely non-comedogenic.”
Regretsy – A store announcement from Bella’s Beauty and More 2010
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To keep these physical symptoms from getting worse, Dr. Jakubowicz suggests a common sense skin routine: Drink lots of water, wear sunscreen and only use make-up with phrases like "non-comedogenic" and "non-acne-forming."
What's The Most Surprising Stress Symptom? Chaniga Vorasarun 2010
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Use oil-free, non-comedogenic cosmetics and moisturizers.
Clearing up acne myths, and tips on preventing breakouts 2009
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Use oil-free, non-comedogenic cosmetics and moisturizers.
Clearing up acne myths, and tips on preventing breakouts 2009
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And, glominerals is allergy sensitive, non-comedogenic, anti-inflammatory and cruelty free.
Get Your Glow on With glominerals Skin-Nurturing Makeup 2006
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If pimples are a concern, look for a moisturizer that is non-comedogenic (does not cause pimples).
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Customers regularly turn to the company for paraben-free and non-comedogenic moisturizers.
Archive 2006-01-01 Thatsnews 2006
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All items are fragrance free, non-comedogenic (does not block pores), provide stabilized broad spectrum protection and are supplemented by antioxidant/anti-aging vitamins.
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Face Prep, an innovative new type of primer, is fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and is infused with film-former and anti-caking agents that create a temporary barrier on the skin to ensure instant smoothness.
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Kinerase daily cleaner is non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic and for all skin types.
Blogdorf Goodman Annieytown 2010
pamelad commented on the word comedogenic
Amuses you as it blocks your pores.
February 26, 2007
reesetee commented on the word comedogenic
Pamelad, that's exactly what I think when I come across this word!
February 26, 2007