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 |
| 2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine | 2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine | Colourant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | Acacia Senegal Gum | Thickener, Film former | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acetylated Glycol Stearate | Acetylated Glycol Stearate | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Thickener | — | 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 |
| Adapalene | Adapalene | Retinoid, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic | 0.1–0.3 % | 27 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Adenosine | Adenosine | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Alcohol Denat | Alcohol Denat | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Algin | Algin | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Allantoin | Allantoin | Keratolytic, Soothing | 0.5–2 % | 5 Aug 2026 | Limited |
| Alpha-arbutin | Alpha-Arbutin | 1–2 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | Aluminum Hydroxide | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aluminum Stearate | Aluminum Stearate | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Aminobenzoic Acid | PABA | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Thickener | — | 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 |
| 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 |
| BHT | BHT | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Antioxidant, Retinoid | 0.5–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) | Beeswax (Cera Alba) | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Emulsifier, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Behenyl Alcohol | Behenyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Bemotrizinol | Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | UV filter | ≤ 6 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Benzoic Acid | Benzoic Acid | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Benzoyl Peroxide | Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 2.5–10 % | 3 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Benzyl Alcohol | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Betaine | Betaine | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Blue 1 | Blue 1 | Colourant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Butoxyethanol | Butoxyethanol | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Stabiliser | — | 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 |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | 1–100 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| C12-14 Pareth-12 | C12-14 Pareth-12 | Surfactant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | C13-14 Isoparaffin | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Caprylyl Gallate | Caprylyl Gallate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Caprylyl Methicone | Caprylyl Methicone | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Carbomer | Carbomer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Carrageenan | Carrageenan | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Centella asiatica | Centella Asiatica Extract | Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing | 0.1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
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