No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
The Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is a misc. Our analysis of its 75 ingredients (55 low-risk) rates it Excellent (94/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| 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
|
|
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Quaternium-91
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
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
|
B
|
Isododecane
(Fragrance, Solvent, Emollient, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Behentrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Guar
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-7 Amodimethicone
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-45M
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Amodimethicone
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Polysilicone-15
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C11-15 Pareth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Polyacrylate
(Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-13 Pareth-3
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-13 pareth-23
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Vitis Vinifera
(Fragrance, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Laureth-9
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Trideceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
6
|
B
|
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Acetic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Acetate
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Quaternium-95
(Hair Conditioning, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-8
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Punica Granatum Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biotin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Dehydroacetate
(Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
PEG-4 Laurate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
PEG-4 Dilaurate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-4
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
