schwarzkopf Styling Gel Marathon
schwarzkopf Schwarzkopf Styling Gel Marathon lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua (Water
- Eau)
- PVP
- Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Glycerin
- Parfum
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caffeine
- Panthenol
- Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Ci 60730
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua (WaterEau)
- ANTISTATIC
- PVP
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
Other ingredients
Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate CrosspolymerAcrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinCaffeinePanthenolBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-CresolSodium BenzoateLinaloolLimoneneBenzyl AlcoholCi 60730
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol | UV ABSORBER | — | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 60730 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/90 | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua (Water
- Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
- UV absorber with good stability; risk of contact dermatitis, control concentration.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Ci 60730
- Synthetic colorant for yellow-green tones; use subject to regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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