Is Damage Shield Safe? Ingredient Analysis

K18

Damage Shield is a skincare from K18. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Alcohol, Isopentyl Diodohenyl, Propane Chloride.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Product contains a mix of natural and synthetic ingredients, with some potentially concerning additives.

Main concern

Presence of artificial preservatives

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Moisturizing properties
  • Antioxidant properties

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial preservatives
  • Potential skin irritation from certain ingredients

Who should avoid this product?

This skincare may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid silicones
  • cautious shoppers who prefer lower-flag formulas

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Water safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Water is used here as solvent. Natural ingredient.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: Water (Aqua)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Alcohol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Alcohol is used here as solvent. Potential skin irritant.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: Alcohol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Alcohol

  • Is Isopropyl Palmitate safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Isopropyl Palmitate is used here as emulsifier. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Isopropyl Palmitate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Isopropyl Palmitate

  • Is Isopentyl Diodohenyl safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Isopentyl Diodohenyl is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Isopentyl Diodohenyl

  • Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Natural derivative of vitamin E.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: Tocopheryl Acetate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Tocopheryl Acetate

  • Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Natural vitamin E.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: Tocopherol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Tocopherol

  • Is Propenediol safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Propenediol is used here as solvent. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: Propenediol

  • Is Propane Chloride safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Propane Chloride is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Propane Chloride

  • Is Alteromonas Ferment Extract safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Alteromonas Ferment Extract is used here as preservative. Natural preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Alteromonas Ferment Extract

  • Is Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is used here as preservative. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

  • Is Sh Oligopeptide 78 safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Sh Oligopeptide 78 is used here as preservative. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Sh-Oligopeptide-78

  • Is C15 22 Alkyl Phosphate safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    C15 22 Alkyl Phosphate is used here as emulsifier. Artificial emulsifier.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: C15-22 Alkyl Phosphate

  • Is Calcium Gluconate safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Calcium Gluconate is used here as preservative. Natural preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Calcium Gluconate

    Read the full ingredient profile for Calcium Gluconate

  • Is Sodium Hydoxypropyltrimonium Phosphonium Chloride safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Sodium Hydoxypropyltrimonium Phosphonium Chloride is used here as preservative. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Sodium Hydoxypropyltrimonium/ Phosphonium Chloride

  • Is Dimethyl Sulfone safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Dimethyl Sulfone is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Dimethyl Sulfone

  • Is Glycine Soja Soybean Seed Oil safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Glycine Soja Soybean Seed Oil is used here as emollient. Natural ingredient.

    Role in formula: emollient

    Original: Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Oil

  • Is Polysorbate 20 safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Polysorbate 20 is used here as emulsifier. Artificial emulsifier.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: Polysorbate 20

    Read the full ingredient profile for Polysorbate 20

  • Is Isopropyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Isopropyl Alcohol is used here as solvent. Potential skin irritant.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: Isopropyl Alcohol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Isopropyl Alcohol

  • Is Quaternium 16 safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Quaternium 16 is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Quaternium-16

  • Is Polyquaternium 7 Cetyl Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Polyquaternium 7 Cetyl Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is used here as preservative. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Polyquaternium-7/Cetyl/Stearyl/ Hydroxyethyl/ Cellulose

  • Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Sodium Chloride is used here as preservative. Natural ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Sodium Chloride

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Chloride

  • Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Glycerin is used here as humectant. Natural ingredient.

    Role in formula: humectant

    Original: Glycerin

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerin

  • Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Phenoxyethanol

    Read the full ingredient profile for Phenoxyethanol

  • Is Polyquaternium 46 safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Polyquaternium 46 is used here as preservative. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Polyquaternium-46

  • Is Sodium Isopropyl Lactone Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Sodium Isopropyl Lactone Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Sodium Isopropyl Lactone: Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Natural ingredient.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: Citric Acid

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Sodium Hydroxide is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Sodium Hydroxide

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Hydroxide

  • Is Dimethicone safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Refined ingredient.

    Role in formula: emollient

    Original: Dimethicone

    Read the full ingredient profile for Dimethicone

  • Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Carbomer is used here as thickener. Artificial thickener.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: Carbomer

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carbomer

  • Is Dimethylaminoethanol safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Dimethylaminoethanol is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Dimethylaminoethanol

  • Is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine is used here as preservative. Artificial preservative.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

    Read the full ingredient profile for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

  • Is Fragrance Parfum safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Fragrance Parfum is used here as fragrance. Potential skin irritant.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: Fragrance (Parfum)

  • Is Hydroxycitronellal safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Hydroxycitronellal is used here as fragrance. Potential skin irritant.

    Role in formula: fragrance

    Original: Hydroxycitronellal

    Read the full ingredient profile for Hydroxycitronellal

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 11

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Frequently asked questions

This product has been flagged for potential hazards in our analysis. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
K18 — Damage Shield has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial preservatives; Potential skin irritation from certain ingredients. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Our analysis flags Fragrance (Parfum) in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis flags Alcohol in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
K18 — Damage Shield is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
K18 — Damage Shield has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Moisturizing properties; Antioxidant properties. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol. See the Ingredients section above.