Molding Cream

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45 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Water/AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Synthetic BeeswaxA man-made wax that copies the firm, smooth feel of natural beeswax. It thickens…
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
5. 5DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
6. 6FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
7. 7Steareth-2Steareth-2 is a fatty-alcohol emulsifier that helps oil and water blend into smooth,…
8. 8Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
9. 9Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
10. 10Polyquaternium-11
11. 11Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
12. 12Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
13. 13Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
14. 14PEG-100 Stearate
15. 15PEG-12 DimethiconePEG-12 Dimethicone is a silicone with water-loving side chains added. It helps oil and…Silicones
16. 16Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
17. 17Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
18. 18Hydrogenated Olive Oil
19. 19Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
20. 20CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
21. 21HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
22. 22GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
23. 23Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
24. 24Polyquaternium-55
25. 25PEG-90M
26. 26Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
27. 27Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
28. 28Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
29. 29Sodium AcetateSodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, the sour compound found in vinegar.…
30. 30TriethanolamineTriethanolamine is a clear, thick, slightly alkaline liquid used mainly to adjust a…
31. 31ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
32. 32PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
33. 33Alpha Isomethyl Ionone
34. 34CarvoneCarvone is a naturally occurring aroma compound found in spearmint and caraway oils. It…
35. 35CamphorCamphor is a waxy white crystal with a strong, sharp scent. In cosmetics it is mainly…Essential oils
36. 36Eucalyptus Globulus OilEucalyptus Globulus Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from blue gum eucalyptus…Essential oils
37. 37Hexamethylindano Pyran
38. 38HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
39. 39Lavandula Oil/ExtractLavandula Oil/Extract is a fragrant oil or extract made from lavender flowers and plant…Essential oils
40. 40Isoeugenyl Acetate
41. 41LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
42. 42Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
43. 43Mentha Viridis Leaf OilSpearmint leaf oil is a scented oil distilled from the leaves of the spearmint plant.…Essential oils
44. 44Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
45. 45VanillinVanillin is the main aroma compound of vanilla, used in cosmetics to give a sweet…

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/molding-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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