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.
85 ingredients
| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene | Adapalene | Retinoid, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic | 0.1–0.3 % | 27 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Adenosine | Adenosine | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Allantoin | Allantoin | Keratolytic, Soothing | 0.5–2 % | 5 Aug 2026 | Limited |
| Alpha-arbutin | Alpha-Arbutin | 1–2 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Aminobenzoic Acid | PABA | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Ascorbic acid | Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant, Brightening | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | Ascorbyl Glucoside | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV filter | 2–5 % | 10 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Azelaic acid | Azelaic Acid | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Antioxidant, Retinoid | 0.5–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) | Beeswax (Cera Alba) | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Bemotrizinol | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | UV filter | ≤ 6 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Benzoyl Peroxide | Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 2.5–10 % | 3 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Betaine | Betaine | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | 1–100 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Caprylyl Methicone | Caprylyl Methicone | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Centella asiatica | Centella Asiatica Extract | Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing | 0.1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Ceramide AP | Ceramide AP | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Ceramide EOP | Ceramide EOP | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Ceramide NP | Ceramide NP | Emollient, Barrier repair | 0.1–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Colloidal Oatmeal | Colloidal Oatmeal | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | Dicaprylyl Ether | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | 1–10 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone | Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone | 1–10 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Dimethicone | Dimethicone | 1–30 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Dimethiconol | Dimethiconol | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | Ethylhexyl Triazone | 1–5 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid | 0.3–1 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant, Barrier repair | 2–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Glycolic acid | Glycolic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Homosalate | Homosalate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Hyaluronic acid | Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectant | 0.1–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Hydroquinone | Hydroquinone | 2–4 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Isopropyl Palmitate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Jojoba Esters | Jojoba Esters | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Lactic acid | Lactic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Lanolin Alcohol | Lanolin Alcohol | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Linoleic Acid | Linoleic Acid | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
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