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Most popular Cosmetic Ingredients Categories on SpecialChem in 2024

Published April 4, 2025

To assist cosmetic formulators in finding the right ingredients, we at SpecialChem have developed an extensive and free database featuring over 53,000 ingredients from more than 1,100 suppliers.

This has resulted in the creation of a comprehensive Product Master Data for the chemical industry.

Last year, our Cosmetics Ingredients platform attracted more than 3.8 million visits. By analyzing the interests and products searched by our visitors, we were able to identify the most popular ingredients.

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Top 25 cosmetics ingredients

    1. Emulsifiers
    2. Thickeners & Stabilizers
    3. Emollients +1
    4. Surfactants & Cleansing Agents -1
    5. Moisturizing Agents
    6. Conditioning Agents +1
    7. Anti-aging Agents -1
    8. Pigments
    9. Antioxidants
    10. Sunscreen Agents
    11. Film Formers +3
    12. Silicones +1
    13. Protective Agents -2
    14. Preservatives -2
    15. Antimicrobials
    16. Solubilizers
    17. Anti-inflammatories
    18. Solvents & Carriers +1
    19. Anti-wrinkle Agents -1
    20. Softening & Texturing Agents +1
    21. Foaming Agents -1
    22. Lightening & Whitening Agents
    23. Dispersants +1
    24. Regenerating & Revitalizing Agents -1
    25. Fragrances +5
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