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.
38 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Hexanediol | 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aminobenzoic Acid | PABA | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV filter | 2–5 % | 10 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| BHT | BHT | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Emulsifier, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Bemotrizinol | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | UV filter | ≤ 6 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Benzoic Acid | Benzoic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Gallate | Caprylyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | Preservative | 0.1–0.3 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Surfactant, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Decylene Glycol | Decylene Glycol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium Sulfate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Methylparaben | Methylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Pentylene Glycol | Pentylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | 0.1–1 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Surfactant, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propyl Gallate | Propyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propylparaben | Propylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Simethicone | Simethicone | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Benzoate | Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Surfactant, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sorbic Acid | Sorbic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen | Surfactant, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | UV filter | 2–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Trolamine Salicylate | Trolamine Salicylate | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | UV filter, Soothing | 5–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| p-Anisic Acid | p-Anisic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |