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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.
329 ingredients
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| Ingredient | INCI | Function | Typical % | Updated | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Hydrolyzed Propolis Extract | Hydrolyzed Propolis Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Hydroquinone | Hydroquinone | 2–4 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | Hydroxyethylcellulose | Thickener | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Inulin Lauryl Carbamate | Inulin Lauryl Carbamate | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isobutane | Isobutane | Propellant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isoceteth-20 | Isoceteth-20 | Surfactant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isododecane | Isododecane | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isohexadecane | Isohexadecane | Solvent | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Isopropyl Cloprostenate | Isopropyl Cloprostenate | ≤ 0.008 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Emerging | |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Isopropyl Palmitate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Jojoba Esters | Jojoba Esters | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Kojic Acid | Kojic Acid | ≤ 1 % | 17 Sept 2026 | Emerging | |
| Lactic acid | Lactic Acid | Humectant, Exfoliant | 5–10 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Moderate |
| Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract | Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment | Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract | Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Lanolin Alcohol | Lanolin Alcohol | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Laureth-7 | Laureth-7 | Surfactant | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Lecithin | Lecithin | Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Linoleic Acid | Linoleic Acid | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract | Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract | Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Madecassoside | Madecassoside | — | 18 Sept 2026 | Moderate | |
| Magnesium Stearate | Magnesium Stearate | Filler / texturiser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium Sulfate | Stabiliser | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Maltodextrin | Maltodextrin | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Manganese Gluconate | Manganese Gluconate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract | Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Mannitol | Mannitol | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Meadowfoam Estolide | Meadowfoam Estolide | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol | 1–10 % | 18 Sept 2026 | Strong | |
| Methylparaben | Methylparaben | Preservative | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Methylpropanediol | Methylpropanediol | Humectant, Solvent | — | 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 |
| Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) | Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Monascus/Rice Ferment | Monascus/Rice Ferment | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Morus Alba Fruit Extract | Morus Alba Fruit Extract | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Emerging | |
| Myristic Acid | Myristic Acid | Thickener, Emulsifier | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Functional |
| Myristyl Myristate | Myristyl Myristate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | Emollient | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
| Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Brightening, Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair, Sebum regulating | 2–5 % | 19 Sept 2026 | Strong |
| Octinoxate | Octinoxate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate | |
| Octisalate | Octisalate | — | 5 Oct 2026 | Moderate |
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