Color Defense Intense Leave-In Therapy
The Ion Color Defense Intense Leave-In Therapy is a misc. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
The Ion Color Defense Intense Leave-In Therapy is a misc. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
9/4
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
No data
Sensitive Skin
3/13
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isododecane
(Fragrance, Solvent, Emollient, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Amodimethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Polysilicone-15
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
2
3
|
A
|
Phytantriol
(Anticaking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Trideceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Cleansing, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
HYDROLYZED RHODOPHYCEAE EXTRACT
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Potassium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Hydroxycitronellol
(Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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