Texture Clay

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2VP/VA CopolymerA film-forming polymer built from vinylpyrrolidone and a long hydrocarbon chain. It…
3. 3BentoniteBentonite is a soft clay made mostly of montmorillonite, formed from weathered volcanic…
4. 4Lanolin AlcoholA fatty alcohol derived from lanolin, the natural wax found in sheep's wool. It softens…Lanolin
5. 5Hydrogenated Vegetable OilA vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen so it turns firmer and more stable.…
6. 6Lanolin CeraLanolin
7. 7Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
8. 8Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
9. 9GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
10. 10Cera AlbaBeeswax is a natural wax made by honey bees to build their honeycomb. In skincare and…
11. 11C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
12. 12TribeheninTribehenin is a waxy, solid ester made from glycerin and behenic acid. Its main job is…
13. 13PEG-40 Castor Oil
14. 14FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
15. 15Potassium Stearate
16. 16Glyceryl Stearate SeA blend of glyceryl stearate and a little soap that helps oil and water mix. Its main…
17. 17Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
18. 18Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
19. 19Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels. It mainly…
20. 20Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
21. 21Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
22. 22Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA soy protein that has been broken into smaller pieces, so it can coat hair and skin…
23. 23Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
24. 24Echinacea Purpurea Extract
25. 25Geranium Maculatum Extract
26. 26Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
27. 27Hydrated SilicaHydrated silica is a fine powder of silicon dioxide that holds water in its porous…
28. 28PVPPVP is a synthetic polymer that dissolves in water and many solvents. Its main job is…
29. 29Diheptyl Succinate
30. 30Benzophenone-4Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. Formulators…
31. 31Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
32. 32Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
33. 33Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
34. 34Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
35. 35Nylon-12Nylon-12 is a fine, lightweight synthetic powder from the nylon family. It mainly adds…
36. 36Laurtrimonium Chloride
37. 37Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
38. 38Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
39. 39PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
40. 40CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
41. 41CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
42. 42CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…

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

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