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.
19 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Adapalene | Retinoid, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic | 0.1–0.3 % | 27 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Aluminum Hydroxide | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Azelaic acid | Azelaic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| 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 |
| Diatomaceous Earth | Diatomaceous Earth | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant, Barrier repair | 2–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium Stearate | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | Microcrystalline Cellulose | Thickener, Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Panthenol | Panthenol | Humectant, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Soothing | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Salicylic acid | Salicylic Acid | Exfoliant, Anti-inflammatory, Sebum regulating, Keratolytic | 0.5–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Silica | Silica | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tapioca Starch | Tapioca Starch | Thickener, Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tranexamic acid | Tranexamic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | Triethoxycaprylylsilane | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |