Question 1

What ingredients can I find in the directory?

Accepted Answer

You can search and filter cosmetic raw-material ingredients by type — botanical extracts, peptides, ferments, acids, oils, vitamins, ceramides and more. You can also search directly by ingredient name or INCI name.

Question 2

How do I find a supplier for the ingredient I need?

Accepted Answer

Request a quote (RFQ) from an ingredient detail page and MaterialB will source a matching raw material and supply it directly. Leave your required quantity, spec and timeline and we will organize the details for you.

Question 3

How are ingredient types classified?

Accepted Answer

Types are auto-classified from the standard (INCI-based) ingredient name into groups such as botanical extracts, ferments, peptides, salts/minerals and oils. Composite ingredients that match multiple types appear under all of them.

Question 4

What is the function / purpose filter based on?

Accepted Answer

It is reference information auto-classified from the ingredient name, combining whether the ingredient belongs to a Korean MFDS functional-cosmetic notified category (UV protection, brightening, anti-wrinkle) and general formulation purposes (hydration, emulsifying, thickening, preservation, etc.). It does not advertise or guarantee any efficacy of a specific material; actual formulation, labeling and advertising follow applicable law and the supplier's test reports.