Cosmetiqly Ingredient Safety
Scientific INCI Database · Zero Invented Data

What’s in your skincare, scored and sourced — not marketed.

Transparent, evidence-based ingredient evaluations. Every flagged substance cited against CIR, SCCS, and published dermatological literature.

Transparent Methodology

How the 1–10 score works

Our scoring uses one public, deterministic formula. We do not invent percentages or sell score improvements to brands.

10.0 / 10 Clean Record

No concerns flagged

Formulation contains zero ingredients flagged on the rule blacklist. Fully compliant with specific safety standard.

7.0 – 8.5 / 10 Watchlist

Review the flags

Contains moderate watchlist items (e.g. concentration-dependent cofactors or mild irritants). Review individual citations before use.

1.0 – 5.5 / 10 High Risk

High concern

Contains one or more high-risk blacklisted substances directly violating the clinical safety standard (e.g., direct yeast feeds or teratogens).

The Math: Score = max(1, 10 - 3H - 1.5M), where H is count of high-risk triggers and M is count of moderate watchlist triggers. Limitation: this formula measures presence of flagged compounds, not concentration percentage.
Dermatological Criteria

Check by skin concern

Explore our 15 cited rule frameworks.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Screens for teratogenic, high-systemic absorption agents (retinoids, hydroquinone) and high-dose chemical filters avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Type: risk · 9 cited triggers

Fungal Acne (Malassezia)

Screens for lipids, fatty acids (C11-C24), esters, and polysorbates that feed Malassezia yeast folliculitis.

Type: risk · 15 cited triggers

Non-Comedogenic

Screens for ingredients with published rabbit ear / human microcomedone ratings of 4 or 5 on the 0-5 comedogenicity scale.

Type: risk · 10 cited triggers

Silicone-Free

Screens for occlusive dimethicones, siloxanes, and synthetic silicone polymers.

Type: free · 8 cited triggers

Fragrance-Free

Screens for synthetic perfumes (parfum) and European Union regulated contact allergen aromatic compounds.

Type: free · 9 cited triggers

Paraben-Free

Screens for alkyl ester preservatives derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Type: free · 6 cited triggers

Sulfate-Free

Screens for harsh alkyl sulfate surfactants that strip epidermal lipophilic barriers.

Type: free · 5 cited triggers

Alcohol-Free

Screens for simple low-molecular-weight volatile drying alcohols (does not flag beneficial emollient fatty alcohols).

Type: free · 7 cited triggers

Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Screens for animal-derived tissues, secretions, insect extracts, and sheep wool lanolin.

Type: free · 9 cited triggers

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Screens for chemical UV filters banned in Hawaii (Act 104) and the US Virgin Islands due to coral bleaching and marine ecotoxicity.

Type: free · 5 cited triggers

Rosacea & Eczema-Safe

Screens for stinging acids, aggressive retinoids, synthetic dyes, and known vascular flush triggers.

Type: risk · 9 cited triggers

Malassezia Yeast Free

Screens for yeast-nutrition ingredients linked to pityrosporum folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Type: risk · 5 cited triggers

Nut-Allergy Safe

Screens for tree nut and peanut botanical seed oils, flours, and nut shell abrasive powders.

Type: free · 9 cited triggers

Gluten-Free

Screens for wheat, barley, rye, and oat protein fractions relevant to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.

Type: free · 6 cited triggers

Phthalate-Free

Screens for dialkyl or alkyl aryl esters of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid plasticizers and fragrance fixatives.

Type: free · 4 cited triggers