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.
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV filter | 2–5 % | 10 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Emollient, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ceramide NP | Ceramide NP | Emollient, Barrier repair | 0.1–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | Cyclopentasiloxane | Emollient, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dibutyl Adipate | Dibutyl Adipate | Emollient, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | Dicaprylyl Ether | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Dimethiconol | Dimethiconol | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Squalane | Squalane | Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant | 1–100 % | 12 Aug 2026 | Moderate |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | UV filter | 2–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | UV filter, Soothing | 5–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |