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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant, Barrier repair | 2–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |