Smoothing Lotion

Full ingredient list, decoded

29 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. 2CyclomethiconeCyclomethicone is a light silicone made of ring-shaped molecules, and its main job is…Silicones
3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
7. 7Behentrimonium ChlorideBehentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning agent built from a long, fatty behenyl chain…
8. 8Polyquaternium-70
9. 9Polyquaternium-11
10. 10Steareth-2Steareth-2 is a fatty-alcohol emulsifier that helps oil and water blend into smooth,…
11. 11Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
12. 12Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen so it turns firmer and more stable.…
13. 13Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
14. 14Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
15. 15Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
16. 16Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
17. 17Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
18. 18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
19. 19Oleth-10
20. 20ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
21. 21PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
22. 22Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
23. 23Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
24. 24D&C Red No. 17 (CI 26100)
25. 25D&C Yellow No.11 (CI 47000)
26. 26Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
28. 28HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
29. 29Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens

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

Every flag we check

Frequently asked questions