moroccanoil Protect & Prevent Spray
moroccanoil Moroccanoil Protect & Prevent Spray lists 38 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
- Carrageenan
- Parfum/Fragrance
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Silicone Quaternium-22
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Benzophenone-4
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
- Citric Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Carnosine
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Propylene Glycol
- Sd Alcohol 40-B
- Benzophenone-3
- C12-13 Pareth-9
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Ergothioneine
- Algin
- Chitosan
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Chlorphenesin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
- 增稠剂，胶凝剂
- Carrageenan
- 香精
- Parfum/Fragrance
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
Xanthan GumSilicone Quaternium-22PPG-26-Buteth-26HydroxyacetophenoneBenzophenone-4Caprylyl GlycolDipropylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-3 CaprateCitric AcidCocamidopropyl BetaineCarnosinePalmitamidopropyltrimonium ChloridePropylene GlycolSd Alcohol 40-BBenzophenone-3C12-13 Pareth-9Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideErgothioneineAlginChitosanCoco-GlucosideSorbitan OleateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCetrimonium ChlorideChlorphenesinSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, 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 |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carrageenan | 增稠剂，胶凝剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silicone Quaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carnosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sd Alcohol 40-B | ASTRINGENT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzophenone-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C12-13 Pareth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ergothioneine | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Algin | BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chitosan | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 0 · – | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
- Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity
- Carrageenan
- Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Silicone Quaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
- Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, mild emulsifier and thickener. Low irritation; often needs co-emulsifiers.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Carnosine
- Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.
- Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner; antistatic and hair softening, 0.1-2%, excessive causes tackiness
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sd Alcohol 40-B
- Denatured solvent for fragrance/oil dilution, contains trace isopropyl thiol (sensitizer), irritating at high levels
- Benzophenone-3
- Not decoded yet
- C12-13 Pareth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Ergothioneine
- Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.
- Algin
- Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility
- Chitosan
- Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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