olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
olaplex Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo lists 47 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
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Quaternium-91
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Esters
- Isododecane
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Fragrance
- Panthenol
- Phospholipids
- Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
- Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
- Quaternium-95
- Propanediol
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
- PEG-8
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Disodium EDTA
- Polysilicone-15
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Glycine Soja Oil
- PEG-45M
- Peg-7 Amodimethicone
- Amodimethicone
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Laureth-9
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- PEG-4
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hexyl Cinnamal
Highlights
Contains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholPPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateCetyl Alcohol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- FILM FORMING
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Chloride
Other ingredients
Octyldodecyl RicinoleateQuaternium-91GlycerinCetyl EstersIsododecaneBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol DimaleateFragrancePanthenolPhospholipidsDimethicone PEG-7 IsostearatePseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment FiltratePseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract FiltrateTocopheryl Linoleate/OleateQuaternium-95PropanediolPunica Granatum ExtractMorinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractPEG-8Euterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinPersea Gratissima OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilDisodium EDTAPolysilicone-15C11-15 Pareth-7Hydroxypropyl GuarGlycine Soja OilPEG-45MPeg-7 AmodimethiconeAmodimethiconeC12-13 Pareth-23C12-13 Pareth-3Laureth-9Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePEG-4PhenoxyethanolHexyl Cinnamal
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quaternium-91 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isododecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quaternium-95 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C11-15 Pareth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| PEG-45M | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Peg-7 Amodimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-13 Pareth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C12-13 Pareth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laureth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Not decoded yet
- Quaternium-91
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
- Silicone copolymer for slip and film; occlusive with smooth texture
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Isododecane
- Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
- Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, hair conditioner; cationic conditioner for post-perm care, control concentration.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate
- Not decoded yet
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Ferment Filtrate
- Not decoded yet
- Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
- Yeast ferment filtrate with Camellia Seed Oil; hair and skin conditioning, contains bioactive ferments.
- Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
- Not decoded yet
- Quaternium-95
- Not decoded yet
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.
- Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
- Morinda fruit extract containing phenolics, claimed for antioxidant and brightening effects; botanical extract variability requires strict internal QC standards.
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Polysilicone-15
- Not decoded yet
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Modified guar gum; multifunctional thickener/stabilizer, water-soluble, sensitive to electrolytes/pH.
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- PEG-45M
- Non-ionic surfactant and water-soluble humectant. Potential peroxide risk if degraded by oxidizing agents.
- Peg-7 Amodimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- C12-13 Pareth-23
- Not decoded yet
- C12-13 Pareth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Laureth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- PEG-4
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
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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