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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Hexanediol | 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Arginine | Arginine | Humectant, pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ascorbic acid | Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant, Brightening | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Antioxidant, Retinoid | 0.5–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Benzoic Acid | Benzoic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Centella asiatica | Centella Asiatica Extract | Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing | 0.1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | Preservative | 0.1–0.3 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Citric Acid | Citric Acid | pH adjuster, Chelator | 0.01–10 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Decylene Glycol | Decylene Glycol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dipotassium Phosphate | Dipotassium Phosphate | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Disodium Phosphate | Disodium Phosphate | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Fragrance | Fragrance | Fragrance | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Glycolic acid | Glycolic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Lactic acid | Lactic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Methylparaben | Methylparaben | Preservative | — | 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 Hydroxide | Potassium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Potassium Phosphate | Potassium Phosphate | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Potassium Sorbate | Potassium Sorbate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propylparaben | Propylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Retinol | Retinol | Exfoliant, Retinoid | 0.1–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Salicylic acid | Salicylic Acid | Exfoliant, Anti-inflammatory, Sebum regulating, Keratolytic | 0.5–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Sodium Benzoate | Sodium Benzoate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Sodium Hydroxide | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium Phosphate | Sodium Phosphate | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sodium ascorbyl phosphate | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Antioxidant, Brightening, Antimicrobial | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Sorbic Acid | Sorbic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Squalane | Squalane | Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant | 1–100 % | 12 Aug 2026 | Moderate |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | Tocopheryl Acetate | Antioxidant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging |
| Triethanolamine | Triethanolamine | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Tromethamine | Tromethamine | pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| p-Anisic Acid | p-Anisic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |