Ingredient · dataset v56
Tocopheryl Acetate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The acetate ester of vitamin E; same branched-tail reasoning, no feeding record.
Common trace antioxidant; featured use would be re-judged.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Vitamin active
Checked products with this ingredient (5)
Product types: Cleansers, Makeup, Moisturizers, Shampoos, Sunscreens
Cleansers (1)
Makeup (1)
Moisturizers (1)
Shampoos (1)
Sunscreens (1)
Related vitamin active
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Ascorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Ascorbyl Glucoside — No known trigger
- Biotin — No known trigger
- Erythorbic Acid — No known trigger
- Niacinamide — No known trigger
- Pantolactone — No known trigger
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Tocopheryl Acetate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The acetate ester of vitamin E; same branched-tail reasoning, no feeding record.
Does Tocopheryl Acetate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Tocopheryl Acetate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Tocopheryl Acetate →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.