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The Index

Every ingredient, graded

INCI names in monospace, evidence grade at the row end, limits by region on every entry. Filter by what it does, what it's for, and where it's permitted.

13 ingredients

Strong evidence Functional evidence Moderate evidence Hyperpigmentation Texture & pores Acne Clear

Ingredient	INCI	Function	Typical %	Updated	Evidence
Adapalene	Adapalene	Retinoid, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic	0.1–0.3 %	27 Aug 2026	Strong
Ascorbic acid	Ascorbic Acid	Antioxidant, Brightening	10–20 %	19 Sept 2026	Strong
Azelaic acid	Azelaic Acid	Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Keratolytic	10–20 %	19 Sept 2026	Strong
Benzoyl peroxide	Benzoyl Peroxide	Antimicrobial, Keratolytic	2.5–10 %	3 Sept 2026	Strong
Glycolic acid	Glycolic Acid	Humectant, Exfoliant	5–10 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Lactic acid	Lactic Acid	Humectant, Exfoliant	5–10 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Niacinamide	Niacinamide	Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating	2–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Strong
Retinal	Retinal	Retinoid	0.03–0.1 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Retinol	Retinol	Exfoliant, Retinoid	0.1–1 %	19 Sept 2026	Strong
Salicylic acid	Salicylic Acid	Exfoliant, Anti-inflammatory, Sebum regulating, Keratolytic	0.5–2 %	19 Sept 2026	Strong
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Antioxidant, Brightening, Antimicrobial	1–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Tranexamic acid	Tranexamic Acid	Brightening, Anti-inflammatory	2–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Urea	Urea	Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic	5–10 %	20 Aug 2026	Strong