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Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask

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Moroccanoil

High Shine Gloss Mask

face mask · 200 ml · Skincare

Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask is free of essential oils, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 49-ingredient list, with glycerin, lactic acid and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum/Fragrance), labelled fragrance allergens (Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone) and drying alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in High Shine Gloss Mask

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  3. 3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  4. 4Behentrimonium ChlorideBehentrimonium Chloride is a conditioning agent built from a long, fatty behenyl chain…
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
  7. 7Parfum/FragranceParfum is the scent blend added to a product to give it its smell, often a mix of many…Fragrance
  8. 8Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
  9. 9Hydrolyzed Quinoa
  10. 10Algin
  11. 11ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  12. 12Aspartic Acid
  13. 13GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid, a small protein building block that helps balance…
  14. 14Alanine
  15. 15SerineSerine is an amino acid, a small building block of proteins, that helps attract and…
  16. 16Valine
  17. 17Isoleucine
  18. 18ProlineProline is an amino acid, a building block of protein. In skincare and haircare it…
  19. 19Threonine
  20. 20HistidineHistidine is an amino acid, one of the small building blocks that make up proteins. In…
  21. 21Phenylalanine
  22. 22Chitosan
  23. 23Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  24. 24Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
  25. 25Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
  26. 26Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate DimethiconeSilicones
  27. 27Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane CopolymerAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
  28. 28Hydroxypropylgluconamide
  29. 29Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
  30. 30Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer from guar beans, given a positive charge. Its main…
  31. 31Dimethiconol PanthenolSilicones
  32. 32Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  33. 33C12-13 Pareth-9
  34. 34Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  35. 35Isopropyl AlcoholA simple alcohol made from propylene. It works as a solvent, thinning ingredients and…Drying alcohol
  36. 36EDTAEDTA is a chelating agent, a small molecule that grabs onto metal ions like calcium and…
  37. 37PCA
  38. 38Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
  39. 39Trideceth-5
  40. 40Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  41. 41Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens
  42. 42Tartaric Acid
  43. 43EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  44. 44Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  45. 45Sodium LactateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid. It mainly…
  46. 46PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  47. 47Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
  48. 48Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
  49. 49Linalool. Mocdmm03

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/high-shine-gloss-mask, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum/Fragrance (#7)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsBenzyl Alcohol (#41), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (#48)
Drying alcoholContainsIsopropyl Alcohol (#35)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsLinoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone (#26), Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer (#27), Dimethiconol Panthenol (#31)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask fragrance-free?

No. Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask contains Parfum/Fragrance (ingredient 7 of 49).

Does Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate Dimethicone, Amodimethicone/Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Dimethiconol Panthenol). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Moroccanoil High Shine Gloss Mask good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Lactic acid (AHA) and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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