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.
55 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Hexanediol | 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | Acacia Senegal Gum | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Algin | Algin | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aluminum Stearate | Aluminum Stearate | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Behenyl Alcohol | Behenyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| Carbomer | Carbomer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Carrageenan | Carrageenan | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ceresin | Ceresin | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Cetearyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | Preservative | 0.1–0.3 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Decylene Glycol | Decylene Glycol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dextrin Palmitate | Dextrin Palmitate | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer | Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Glyceryl Behenate | Glyceryl Behenate | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Glycolic acid | Glycolic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | Hydroxyethylcellulose | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | Microcrystalline Cellulose | Thickener, Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina) | Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina) | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Myristic Acid | Myristic Acid | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Palmitic Acid | Palmitic Acid | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 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 |
| Polyacrylamide | Polyacrylamide | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Polyacrylate-13 | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Polyaminopropyl Biguanide | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Polyisobutene | Polyisobutene | Thickener, Film former | — | 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 Chloride | Sodium Chloride | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Sorbic Acid | Sorbic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Stearic Acid | Stearic Acid | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
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