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Thursday, October 15, 2026Index last updated Oct 14

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.

11 ingredients

Emerging evidence Functional evidence Moderate evidence Limited evidence Hyperpigmentation Texture & pores Barrier damage Clear

Ingredient	INCI	Function	Typical %	Updated	Evidence
Bakuchiol	Bakuchiol	Antioxidant, Retinoid	0.5–1 %	19 Sept 2026	Limited
Centella asiatica	Centella Asiatica Extract	Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing	0.1–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Limited
Ceramide NP	Ceramide NP	Emollient, Barrier repair	0.1–1 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Glycolic acid	Glycolic Acid	Humectant, Exfoliant	5–10 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Hyaluronic acid	Sodium Hyaluronate	Humectant	0.1–2 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Lactic acid	Lactic Acid	Humectant, Exfoliant	5–10 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Panthenol	Panthenol	Humectant, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Soothing	1–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Retinal	Retinal	Retinoid	0.03–0.1 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Antioxidant, Brightening, Antimicrobial	1–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate
Squalane	Squalane	Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant	1–100 %	12 Aug 2026	Moderate
Tranexamic acid	Tranexamic Acid	Brightening, Anti-inflammatory	2–5 %	19 Sept 2026	Moderate