Olaplex bonding oil
Olaplex olaplex bonding oil lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Dimethicone
- Isohexadecane
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Coco-Caprylate
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Propanediol
- Zea Mays Oil
- Beta-Carotene
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Water
- Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Powder
- Fragrance
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Tocopherol
- Citral
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Light silicone and hydrocarbon base for smooth gloss, enriched with plant oils and ferment filtrates. Beta-carotene provides antioxidant support. Minimal preservation system. Factory view: Anhydrous formula requires strict control of silicone compatibility to prevent high viscosity and ensure stable antioxidant performance.
Key ingredients
- ANTIFOAMING
- DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- IsohexadecaneC13-14 IsoparaffinCoco-Caprylate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Zea Mays Oil
Other ingredients
Beta-CaroteneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPunica Granatum Seed OilWaterMorinda Citrifolia Fruit PowderFragranceHexyl CinnamalLimoneneTocopherolCitralLinaloolCitronellolPseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zea Mays Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Beta-Carotene | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 IV/111 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Powder | EXFOLIATING | 1 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, hair conditioner; cationic conditioner for post-perm care, control concentration.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Zea Mays Oil
- Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.
- Beta-Carotene
- Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vegetable oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; emollient with light feel, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants and store protected.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Powder
- Sea buckthorn fruit powder for exfoliation; control concentration to minimize irritation.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
- Yeast ferment filtrate with Camellia Seed Oil; hair and skin conditioning, contains bioactive ferments.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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