loreal L'Oreal Preference Conditioner
loreal L'Oreal Preference Conditioner lists 25 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax
- Amodimethicone
- Cetyl Esters
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium PCA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Trideceth-6
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Limonene
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Linalool
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Geraniol
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Citronellol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Esters
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChlorideAmodimethicone
- 成膜剂
- Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax
- ANTIFOAMING
- Isopropyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetateSodium PCAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexyl SalicylateTrideceth-6Chlorhexidine DigluconateLimoneneCamelina Sativa Seed OilLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateGeraniolCetrimonium ChlorideCitronellolHexyl CinnamalAmyl CinnamalParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax | 成膜剂,增稠剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chlorhexidine Digluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Camelina Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax
- Candelilla wax, a plant-derived occlusive and thickener for solid and emulsion systems; may be comedogenic.
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Camelina sativa seed oil; rich in ALA and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant; may feel greasy due to high fatty acid content.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
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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