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.
34 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Senegal Gum | Acacia Senegal Gum | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer | Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer | Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Arginine | Arginine | Humectant, pH adjuster | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Butylene Glycol | Butylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent | 1–20 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Butyloctyl Salicylate | Butyloctyl Salicylate | Emollient, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 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 |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Dipropylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant, Barrier repair | 2–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Glycolic acid | Glycolic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Hexylene Glycol | Hexylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Hyaluronic acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectant | 0.1–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Lactic acid | Lactic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Methylpropanediol | Methylpropanediol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| PEG-12 | PEG-12 | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Panthenol | Panthenol | Humectant, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Soothing | 1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Pentylene Glycol | Pentylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate | Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Polyacrylate-13 | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyester-7 | Polyester-7 | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyisobutene | Polyisobutene | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polysilicone-9 | Polysilicone-9 | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propanediol | Propanediol | Humectant, Solvent | 1–20 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Propylene Glycol | Propylene Glycol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Squalane | Squalane | Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant | 1–100 % | 12 Aug 2026 | Moderate |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |