What it does
May contribute to a dark-spot strategy alongside sun protection.
Tone-evening ingredients
Kojic acid.
An ingredient used for the appearance of uneven pigmentation; stability and tolerance require careful formulation.
- INCI name
- Kojic Acid
- Function
- A skin-conditioning ingredient in tone-evening formulas.
- Information level
- Moderate evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Skin with uneven tone, if well tolerated.
Compatibility
Niacinamide, vitamin C and SPF.
Precautions
May irritate or sensitise; Kojic Dipalmitate is a derivative and is not equivalent to pure kojic acid.
How to use it
Morning or evening according to the product.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
