C12-13 Pareth-3
C12-13 Pareth-3 is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 13 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
C12-13 pareth-3: used to keep oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains C12-13 Pareth-3: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-13 Pareth-3: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74703, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C12-13 Pareth-3
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Gel Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
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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