amika Phantom Hydrating Dry Shampoo Foam
amika Amika Phantom Hydrating Dry Shampoo Foam lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 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/Eau/Aqua
- Isobutane
- Alcohol Denat
- Tapioca Starch
- Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
- Zea Mays Starch
- Soytrimonium Chloride
- Polyquaternium-4
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Potassium Sorbate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Limonene
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of mineral oilContains alcoholContains sulfatesContains essential oilsContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Aerosol dry shampoo with isobutane propellant. Tapioca and corn starchs absorb oil; denat alcohol aids evaporation. Mild amphoteric surfactant, PEG-12 silicone for smoothness, sea buckthorn extract conditions. Preserved with sorbate/benzoate. For oily scalp; formulation focus on powder dispersion and oil-absorption efficiency.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau/AquaAlcohol Denat
- PROPELLANT
- Isobutane
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tapioca Starch
- CLEANSING
- Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
- ABSORBENT
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- FRAGRANCE
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
- ABRASIVE
- Zea Mays Starch
Other ingredients
Soytrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-4PEG-12 DimethiconeCeteareth-60 Myristyl GlycolCitric AcidPropylene GlycolPolymethylsilsesquioxanePotassium SorbateMagnesium StearateSodium BenzoateFragrance/ParfumButylphenyl MethylpropionalLimoneneHydroxycitronellalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeCitronellolCoumarin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Eau/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Starch | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zea Mays Starch | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Soytrimonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 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 |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Magnesium Stearate | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, MOISTURISING · 限制 IV/150 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 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 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- Water, the base solvent; must meet microbial standards, the primary component in most formulations.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
- Gentle amphoteric surfactant; strong foaming and cleansing, low irritation, suits sensitive formulations
- Oryza Sativa Starch
- Oil-absorbing powder filler with smooth feel; potential to clog pores for oily skin; hygroscopic, store dry
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
- Hippophae rhamnoides extract, fragrance and skin conditioner; rich in vitamins E and C, watch photosensitivity and color stability.
- Zea Mays Starch
- Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control
- Soytrimonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-4
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.
- Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
- Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol emulsifier; PEG derivative, high HLB, suitable for emulsifying high oil-phase systems.
- 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.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Magnesium Stearate
- Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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