What is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate?
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is a synthetic emollient ester. A slip-agent ester derived from myristyl alcohol, often placed high on pore-clogging lists.
You may see it on labels as Ppg 2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, Ppg-2 Myristyl Propionate, Ppg 2 Myristyl Propionate, so it can hide under more than one name in an ingredient list.
Where PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate shows up
You'll most often find PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate in lotions, sunscreens, primers, and colour cosmetics, where it adds a smooth, non-greasy slip. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 0/5 — low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.
Is PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate bad for acne-prone skin?
On acne-prone skin, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate has a real chance of contributing to congestion. Check its position on the ingredient list before you worry — concentration changes everything.
Worth flagging: PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate's rating is disputed. Credible sources land on different numbers, which is why we show a range rather than a single score — and why your own experience is the best tiebreaker.
Note for fungal-acne (malassezia) sufferers: PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is commonly avoided in fungal-acne routines, since it falls into the fatty-acid or ester families the yeast can feed on. The evidence there is looser than for comedogenicity — see our fungal-acne checker for context.
Non-comedogenic alternatives
If you're avoiding PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, these lower-risk ingredients serve a similar role and are gentler on pore-prone skin:
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — rated 1/5 (Low risk).
- Squalane — rated 1/5 (Low risk).