Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond Safe? Ingredient Analysis

L'Oreal Norge AS

L'Oreal Norge AS's Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Hexadimethrine Chloride, Toluene 2 5 Diamine.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The product contains several synthetic ingredients such as toluene-2,5-diamine and hexadimethrine chloride, which raise safety concerns. The presence of artificial fragrances also contributes to the low rating.

Main concern

Toluene-2,5-diamine is a synthetic dye that raises safety concerns due to potential skin irritation.

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

  • Contains glycerin, a humectant that helps retain moisture in hair.
  • Includes hydrolyzed oats, which can provide conditioning benefits.

Concerns

  • Toluene-2,5-diamine is a synthetic dye that raises safety concerns due to potential skin irritation.
  • Hexadimethrine chloride is a synthetic compound that may pose risks associated with synthetic additives.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Water safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this formulation, providing a medium for other ingredients to dissolve and function effectively.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: AQUA / WATER

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?

    Medium

    Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier and thickener, helping to stabilize the formulation but can be irritating for some individuals.

    Role in formula: emulsifier

    Original: CETEARYL ALCOHOL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cetearyl Alcohol

  • Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?

    Good

    Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the hair, enhancing hydration and softness.

    Role in formula: humectant

    Original: GLYCERIN

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glycerin

  • Is Hexadimethrine Chloride safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Hexadimethrine Chloride is used here as preservative. Hexadimethrine chloride is a synthetic compound used for its antimicrobial properties but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE

  • Is Toluene 2 5 Diamine safe in this skincare?

    Bad

    Toluene 2 5 Diamine is used here as colorant. Toluene-2,5-diamine is a synthetic dye that can cause skin irritation and is associated with safety concerns in cosmetic formulations.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE

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: 4274724

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, glycerin. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
L'Oreal Norge AS — Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
L'Oreal Norge AS — Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
Check the ingredient list above. Zerotox flags common irritants; see the Ingredients section for details. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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L'Oreal Norge AS — Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond scores 30 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Toluene-2,5-diamine is a synthetic dye that raises safety concerns due to potential skin irritation.; Hexadimethrine chloride is a synthetic compound that may pose risks associated with synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, a humectant that helps retain moisture in hair.; Includes hydrolyzed oats, which can provide conditioning benefits.. See the Pros section above.
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Main concerns for this product: Toluene-2,5-diamine is a synthetic dye that raises safety concerns due to potential skin irritation.; Hexadimethrine chloride is a synthetic compound that may pose risks associated with synthetic additives.. See the full list above.

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