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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Avobenzone | Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | UV filter | 2–5 % | 10 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| BHT | BHT | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Bakuchiol | Bakuchiol | Antioxidant, Retinoid | 0.5–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Emulsifier, Conditioning agent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Behenyl Alcohol | Behenyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Caprylyl Glycol | Humectant, Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| 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 |
| Ceresin | Ceresin | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Ceteareth-20 | Ceteareth-20 | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Cetearyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetearyl Olivate | Cetearyl Olivate | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Chlorphenesin | Chlorphenesin | Preservative | 0.1–0.3 % | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| 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 |
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