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
All cosmetic ingredients
Showing 361 to 420 of 33,639 ingredients
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Vinylhept-5-En-2-Ol
CAS 85136-10-3
Perfuming
Chemical page
3,6-Nonadienol
CAS 76649-25-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-Octadienal
CAS 55722-59-3
Perfuming
Chemical page
3,7-Dimethyl-4,6-Octadien-3-Ol
CAS 18479-54-4
Perfuming
Chemical page
3,7-Dimethyl-Octanenitrile
CAS 40188-41-8
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-(2,4,6-Trimethoxybenzylidene)-Indolin-2-One
CAS 186611-52-9
Hair dyeingSkin protecting
Chemical page
3-(2-Furyl)Acrylaldehyde
CAS 623-30-3
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-(O-Ethylphenyl)-2,2-Dimethylpropionaldehyde
CAS 67634-14-4
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-(P-Cumenyl)-2-Methylpropionaldehyde
CAS 6658-48-6
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol
CAS 61693-42-3
Hair dyeing
Annex III Chemical page
3-Amino-2,4-Dichlorophenol HCL
CAS 61693-43-4
Hair dyeing
Annex III Chemical page
3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol
CAS 6994-64-5
Hair dyeing
Annex III Chemical page
3-Amino-2-Butanol
CAS 42551-55-3
Dispersing non-surfactantPH adjusters
Chemical page
3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid
CAS 3687-18-1
Surfactant, hydrotropeSurfactant, cleansing
Chemical page
3-Ascorbyl Carbonyl Dipeptide-17
Skin conditioning
3-Ascorbylmethylcarbonyl Glycyl Tri-T-Butyl Tryptophanamide
Hair conditioningSkin protectingSkin conditioning, miscellaneous
3-Benzylidene Camphor
CAS 15087-24-8
UV absorber
Annex II Chemical page
3-Butenyl Phenyl Ketone
CAS 3240-29-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone
CAS 67663-03-0
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Butylglyceryl Ascorbate
HumectantSkin conditioning
3-Carene
CAS 13466-78-9
Perfuming
Annex III Chemical page
3-Decenol
CAS 51100-54-0
Flavouring
Chemical page
3-Dodecenal
CAS 68083-57-8
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Dodecyldihydrofuranone
CAS 73263-36-2
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethoxy-1,1,5-Trimethylcyclohexane
CAS 67583-77-1
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethyl-2,4-Dioxaspiro(5.5)Undec-8-Ene
CAS 64165-57-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethyl-2,5-Dimethylpyrazine
CAS 13360-65-1
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethyl-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylcyclopent-2-En-1-One
CAS 42348-12-9
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid
CAS 71850-80-1
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethyl-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-Enal
CAS 34687-43-9
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethylamino-P-Cresol Sulfate
CAS 68239-79-2
Hair conditioning
Chemical page
3-Ethylcyclopentane-1,2-Dione
CAS 13494-08-1
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethylhexahydro-3H-Benzofuran-2-One
CAS 54491-17-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethylhexylglyceryl Ascorbate
AntioxidantHumectant
3-Ethylphenol
CAS 620-17-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Ethylpyridine
CAS 536-78-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
AntioxidantHumectant
Chemical page
3-Heptanol
CAS 589-82-2
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Heptenyl Isobutyrate
CAS 67801-45-0
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Hexenal
CAS 4440-65-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Hexenol
CAS 928-96-1
FragranceSkin conditioningPerfuming
Chemical page
3-Hexenyl 2-Methylbutyrate
CAS 10094-41-4
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Hexenyl Acetate
CAS 1708-82-3
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Hexyloxycarbonyl-4,4'-Diaminodiphenylamine HCL
CAS 2328127-51-9
Hair dyeing
3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS 99-06-9
Skin conditioning
Chemical page
3-Hydroxybutyrate/3-Hydroxyhexanoate Copolymer
Abrasive
3-Hydroxybutyrate/4-Hydroxybutyrate Copolymer
CAS 125495-90-1
AbrasiveViscosity controlling
3-Hydroxybutyrate/4-Hydroxybutyrate/PEG-90 Copolymer
Surfactant, emulsifying
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
CAS 625-72-9
Anti-sebumHumectantPlasticiser
Chemical page
3-Hydroxypropionic Acid
CAS 503-66-2
Skin conditioning, miscellaneous
Chemical page
3-Hydroxypropyl Sunfloweramide
Skin conditioning, emollientSkin protectingSkin conditioning, humectant
3-Isopentenol
CAS 763-32-6
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Isopentenyl 2-Isopentenoate
CAS 72928-35-9
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Isopentenyl Acetate
CAS 5205-07-2
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Isopentenyl Isovalerate
CAS 54410-94-5
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Lauryl/Tridecylglyceryl Ascorbate
AntioxidantHumectantSkin conditioning
3-Laurylglyceryl Ascorbate
CAS 1120360-38-4
AntioxidantHumectantSkin conditioning
3-Methoxybutanol
CAS 2517-43-3
Solvent
Chemical page
3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-2-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide
CAS 68039-40-7
Perfuming
Chemical page
3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide
CAS 68039-41-8
Perfuming
Chemical page
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.