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.
20 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| BHT | BHT | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Antioxidant, Retinoid | 0.5–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Gallate | Caprylyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Centella asiatica | Centella Asiatica Extract | Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing | 0.1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate | Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dodecyl Gallate | Dodecyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ethylhexyl Gallate | Ethylhexyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isobutane | Isobutane | Propellant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium Sulfate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propyl Gallate | Propyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Simethicone | Simethicone | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Tocopheryl Acetate | Antioxidant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging |
| Tranexamic acid | Tranexamic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |