N-CYCLOHEXANOYL DOPAMINE is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
N-CYCLOHEXANOYL DOPAMINE
Safety grade: F
This is a laboratory-created compound derived from dopamine, a natural chemical found in the body, that has been chemically modified to protect skin from damage. It works as an antioxidant to neutralize harmful free radicals that can age and damage skin.
This ingredient protects skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage by neutralizing free radicals, helping to prevent premature aging and maintain skin health.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to N-CYCLOHEXANOYL DOPAMINE
- ASCORBIC ACID — Grade A. Potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals to prevent skin aging.
- SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE — Grade A. Stabilized vitamin C derivative that protects skin from oxidative damage.
- UBIQUINONE — Grade A. Cellular antioxidant (CoQ10) that neutralizes free radicals and supports skin health.
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant extract with documented antioxidant and skin-protecting properties from polyphenols.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Antioxidant ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- BHT — Grade C**
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE — Grade A
- HYDROXYACETOPHENONE — Grade A
- PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE — Grade A