C12-13 Pareth-23
C12-13 Pareth-23 is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often conditioner and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
C12-13 pareth-23: used to wash skin or hair.
What it does
Contains C12-13 Pareth-23: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-13 Pareth-23: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-13 Pareth-23: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74702, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C12-13 Pareth-23
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
aquasource
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Phytoplex cream
Lists silicones
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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