Cosmetic ingredient directory
INCI directory
Look up any cosmetic ingredient by its INCI name or CAS number. See what it does in a formula, whether the EU restricts it, which chemical it is and who supplies it.
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What the ingredient does in a cosmetic formula.
- Skin conditioning12.5K
- Hair conditioning4K
- Skin conditioning, emollient4K
- Antioxidant3.3K
- Skin protecting3.3K
- Surfactant, cleansing3.2K
- Skin conditioning, miscellaneous3K
- Surfactant, emulsifying3K
- Perfuming2.8K
- Humectant2.4K
- Fragrance1.5K
- Viscosity controlling1.5K
- Cleansing1.4K
- Film forming1.4K
- Antimicrobial1.2K
- Skin conditioning, humectant1.1K
- Antistatic1.1K
- Emulsion stabilising726
- Solvent695
- Astringent590
- Binding556
- Surfactant, foam boosting484
- Hair dyeing453
- Abrasive388
- Anti-sebum364
- Bleaching364
- Colorant325
- Not reported308
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Showing 1,741 to 1,800 of 33,639 ingredients
Almondamidopropylamine Oxide
CAS 124046-20-4
CleansingFoamingSurfactant, hydrotrope
Almondeth-20
Surfactant, emulsifyingSurfactant, cleansing
Alnus Firma Leaf/Stem Extract
BleachingSkin conditioning, miscellaneousSkin conditioning, occlusive
Alnus Firmifolia Fruit Extract
CAS 223747-71-5
Skin conditioning
Alnus Japonica Bark Extract
Skin conditioning
Alnus Japonica Extract
Skin conditioning
Alnus Japonica Leaf/Stem Water
Hair conditioningHumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Andongensis Leaf Extract
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Andongensis Leaf Juice
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Arborescens Flower Extract
CAS 223747-76-0
Skin conditioning
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract
CAS 223747-76-0
MoisturisingSkin conditioningSoothing
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Juice
CAS 223747-76-0
Skin conditioning
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Powder
CAS 223747-76-0
Skin conditioning
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Protoplasts
CAS 223747-76-0
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Arborescens Leaf Water
Skin conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Callus Culture Extract
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Antioxidant
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Callus Extract
AntioxidantSkin protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Callus Powder
AntioxidantSkin protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning, emollientSkin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Water
Skin conditioning, humectantSkin conditioning, miscellaneous
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
CAS 8001-97-6
Fragrance
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning, emollientHumectantOral care
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate
ExfoliatingSkin conditioning, miscellaneous
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
Skin conditioning, emollientFilm formingHumectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
CAS 85507-69-3, 94349-62-9
Fragrance
Chemical page
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Phytoplacenta Extract
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
CAS 84649-82-1
Skin conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice
CAS 84649-82-1
Skin conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
CAS 84649-82-1
Skin conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Powder
CAS 84649-82-1
Skin conditioning
Aloe Ferox Leaf Water
Skin conditioning, emollientSkin conditioning, humectant
Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning
Aloe Maculata Leaf Water
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Perryi Extract
CAS 90320-39-1
Skin conditioning, emollientSkin conditioning
Aloe Species Resin
CAS 84837-08-1
Perfuming
Aloe Tomentosa Leaf Extract
HumectantSkin conditioning
Aloe Vera Callus Extract
AntioxidantHair conditioningHumectant
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
AntioxidantSkin protectingSkin conditioning, humectant
Aloe Vera Vesicles
HumectantSkin conditioningSkin protecting
Aloesin
CAS 30861-27-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
Aloina Aloides Protonema Extract
Skin conditioning, miscellaneous
Aloysia Citrodora Callus Extract
CAS 1619969-82-2
AntioxidantSkin protecting
Aloysia Deserticola Branch Extract
AntioxidantBleachingHumectant
Alpha, Gamma,gamma-Trimethylcyclohexylpropyl Acetate
CAS 93917-67-0
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha,3,3-Trimethylcyclohexylmethyl Acetate
CAS 25225-10-9
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha,3,3-Trimethylcyclohexylmethyl Formate
CAS 25225-08-5
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-Vinyl-O-Menthenemethanol
CAS 639-99-6
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha-Arbutin
CAS 84380-01-8
AntioxidantBleachingSkin conditioning, miscellaneous
Annex III Chemical page
Alpha-Cedrene
CAS 469-61-4
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha-Damascone
CAS 23726-94-5, 43052-87-5
FragrancePerfuming
Annex III Chemical page
Alpha-Ethoxyphenetole
CAS 5426-78-8
Perfuming
Chemical page
Alpha-Gastrodin
Skin conditioning
Alpha-Glucan
HumectantSkin conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
CAS 1799397-82-2, 1803472-20-9
AntistaticFilm formingHair conditioning
Restriction annexes refer to EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. 33,639 entries. Details may have changed, so always check the current regulation in your market before formulating.