joico Damage Defy Conditioner
joico Joico Damage Defy Conditioner lists 48 ingredients on its label, 40 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/Aqua/Eau
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cetyl Esters
- Amodimethicone
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Dicetyldimonium Chloride
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Panthenol
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Arginine Hcl
- Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
- Arginine
- Quaternium-87
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Distearyldimonium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Trideceth-12
- Laureth-9
- Diethylhexyl Malate
- Glycerin
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- PEG-4 Laurate
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Dipropylene Glycol
- C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Alcohol Denat
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citronellol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholCetyl EstersCetyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChlorideAmodimethicone
- 香精
- Fragrance/Parfum
- BINDING
- Behenyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Dicetyldimonium ChlorideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlycine Soja OilPanthenolHydrogenated Olive OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilAvena Sativa PeptidePhosphatidylcholineLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed KeratinMoringa Oleifera Seed OilRosa Canina Fruit OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterOlea Europaea Oil UnsaponifiablesArginine HclHydroxypropyl ChitosanArginineQuaternium-87Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineDistearyldimonium ChlorideCitric AcidPropylene GlycolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideC11-15 Pareth-7Trideceth-12Laureth-9Diethylhexyl MalateGlycerinIsopropyl AlcoholTocopherolTetrasodium EDTAPEG-4 LaurateCetrimonium ChlorideDipropylene GlycolC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium EthosulfatePhenoxyethanolIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateAlcohol DenatSodium HydroxideCitronellolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicetyldimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Olive Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Avena Sativa Peptide | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phosphatidylcholine | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Arginine Hcl | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Chitosan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Quaternium-87 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Distearyldimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C11-15 Pareth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laureth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diethylhexyl Malate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-4 Laurate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Dicetyldimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant for hair/beard care; provides antistatic, emulsifying, cleansing, and conditioning. Irritant to eyes and skin.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydrogenated Olive Oil
- Hydrogenated olive oil for emollience and viscosity; potential comedogenic, caution for oily skin
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Soothing/humectant peptide for skin and hair; good for sensitive formulas, often paired with oat extract.
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Cationic conditioner with hydrolyzed keratin for antistatic and smoothing; typically used in leave-on hair/skin care.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
- Olive oil unsaponifiables; rich in squalene and vitamin E. Use at 1-2% for repair; stable.
- Arginine Hcl
- Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
- Not decoded yet
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Quaternium-87
- Not decoded yet
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cationic quaternary amine; antistatic/emulsifier; mild conditioning, affinity for keratin, no pub data
- Distearyldimonium Chloride
- Cationic hair detangler; add with nonionics to reduce tack at high levels.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Laureth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Diethylhexyl Malate
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- PEG-4 Laurate
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised 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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