Lycopene
Lycopene is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 401 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LYCOPENE |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT |
| CAS number | 502-65-8 |
| EC number | 207-949-1 |
| Prevalence | 18 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 401 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 22.2%General Moisturizers 22.2%Serums 11.1%Sunscreens 11.1%Body Lotions 5.6%Exfoliators 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Lycopene do in skincare?
- Lycopene functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lycopene allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Lycopene?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (22.2% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Lycopene
Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.