What is Tocopherol (Vitamin E)?
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (INCI name: Tocopherol) is an antioxidant. Vitamin E, a common antioxidant rated 2/5. Widely used at low levels where its clogging impact is minimal.
You may see it on labels as Tocopherol, Vitamin E, Vitamin E Oil, D-Alpha Tocopherol, so it can hide under more than one name in an ingredient list.
Where Tocopherol (Vitamin E) shows up
You'll most often find Tocopherol (Vitamin E) in serums and moisturisers, often near the end of the ingredient list. Separately from clogging, its irritancy is rated 2/5 — low, so it's unlikely to sting or sensitise on its own.
Is Tocopherol (Vitamin E) bad for acne-prone skin?
Because it barely registers on the comedogenic scale, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is generally a safe pick for breakout-prone skin and is often recommended as a gentler alternative to heavier ingredients.