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.
37 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 |
| Aminobenzoic Acid | PABA | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Ascorbic acid | Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant, Brightening | 10–20 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| 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 |
| Benzoyl peroxide | Benzoyl Peroxide | Antimicrobial, Keratolytic | 2.5–10 % | 3 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Centella asiatica | Centella Asiatica Extract | Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Soothing | 0.1–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract | Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Cholesterol | Cholesterol | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| 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 | |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | Ethylhexyl Triazone | 1–5 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant, Barrier repair | 2–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Hydroquinone | Hydroquinone | 2–4 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | 1–10 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | Panax Ginseng Root Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Petrolatum | Petrolatum | 1–100 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Phytosphingosine | Phytosphingosine | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Propolis Extract | Propolis Extract | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Propolis Wax | Propolis Wax | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Retinol | Retinol | Exfoliant, Retinoid | 0.1–1 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Limited | |
| Salicylic acid | Salicylic Acid | Exfoliant, Anti-inflammatory, Sebum regulating, Keratolytic | 0.5–2 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Titanium dioxide | Titanium Dioxide | UV filter | 2–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Trolamine Salicylate | Trolamine Salicylate | UV filter | — | 17 Sept 2026 | Limited |
| Urea | Urea | Humectant, Barrier repair, Keratolytic | 5–10 % | 20 Aug 2026 | Strong |
| Zinc Gluconate | Zinc Gluconate | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Zinc PCA | Zinc PCA | 0.5–1 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Limited | |
| Zinc oxide | Zinc Oxide | UV filter, Soothing | 5–25 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |