Why manufacturers switch from Excel to INCIkit
Spreadsheets, Word templates and free tools quickly reach their limits. See for yourself what INCIkit does differently.
The problem with Excel, Word and co.
Excel has no INCI validation — typos in INCI names are only discovered during inspections
No automatic sorting per EU regulation — you have to sort manually and hope nothing shifts
Batch traceability via spreadsheet is error-prone and not audit-proof
No PDF export for batch records — authorities expect standardized documents
Word templates for labels? Every formula change must be updated manually
Feature comparison
INCIkit vs. Excel vs. CosIng — feature by feature.
INCI database (24,000+ entries)
Automatic INCI sorting
Search in local language
Formula management
Quantity calculation / scaling
Labels with mandatory information
Batch record PDF
Batch traceability
Allergen detection
Regulation check (prohibited/restricted)
Raw material / LOT tracking
Multi-user / Team
What INCIkit does better
Everything in one place
Raw materials, formulas, INCI lists, labels and batch records — no more switching between files.
Compliance built in
Regulation check, allergen detection and mandatory information verification are automatically integrated.
Save hours
Automatic INCI sorting, quantity calculation and PDF export instead of manual work.
Always up to date
24,000+ CosIng entries, regularly updated. No more outdated Excel lists.
Clean documentation
Audit-proof batch records and batch documentation for 10 years.
Start instantly
No setup, no installation. Open your browser, create a formula, get started.
Who is INCIkit for?
Small cosmetic manufacturers
You make soaps, creams, lip balms or other cosmetics and sell online or at markets.
Natural cosmetics workshops
You work with natural raw materials and need clean INCI lists and documentation.
Etsy and marketplace sellers
You sell handmade cosmetics and need compliant labels for shipping.
Cosmetics founders
You're just getting started and want to do everything right from the beginning — without expensive consultants.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just use Excel?
Excel has no INCI validation, no automatic sorting, no batch tracking and no PDF export function. Errors are only discovered during inspections.
What is the difference to CosIng?
CosIng is the official EU ingredient database — a pure lookup reference. INCIkit integrates CosIng data and builds INCI lists, labels and batch records on top of it.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The INCI Generator, the INCI Database and formula management are free to use. For batch records and batch documentation, there are affordable subscription plans.
Can I import my Excel data?
You can transfer your raw materials and formulas manually. An automatic Excel import is planned.
The easiest way to get started with INCIkit
We'll show you by email how to document your first production in minutes — step by step.
Ready to make the switch?
Start for free and experience the difference. No setup, no installation — just get started.