No.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner
The Olaplex No.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner is a misc. Our analysis of its 85 ingredients (60 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). 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
|
A
|
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Behentrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, 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
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isoamyl Laurate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Esters
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Phenethyl Benzoate
(Emollient, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
(Adhesive, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Fructooligosaccharides
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
4
|
B
|
Potassium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
(Emollient, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PCA
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Octyldodecyl Oleate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Algin
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Carrageenan | |
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Histidine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Betula Alba Bark Extract
(Flavoring Agent, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Crambe Maritima Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
(Moisturising) |
|
|
|
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zea Mays Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-7
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
