What it does
May support antioxidant formulas and improve lipid comfort and stability.
Antioxidants
Vitamin E.
A family of fat-soluble compounds used to protect the oil phase and skin from oxidative stress.
- INCI name
- Tocopherol
- Function
- Antioxidant and emollient; includes forms that behave differently.
- Information level
- Good cosmetic evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Broad compatibility, particularly in emollient formulas.
Compatibility
Vitamin C, ferulic acid and stable oils.
Precautions
Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate are not the same substance and should not be treated as entirely equivalent.
How to use it
Morning or evening.
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.
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Products with Vitamin E.
1005 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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