Moroccanoil Treatment is the brand's founding product, a silicone-based oil (cyclomethicone and dimethicone) infused with argan oil and linseed extract. It is used on damp hair before styling to detangle and speed drying, or on dry ends to tame flyaways, and Moroccanoil cites an independent study showing up to 118% more shine after one use. Stylists and long-time users rate it as a dependable smoother, though argan oil sits behind two silicones in the ingredient list. The Original suits medium to thick hair, with a Light version for fine hair.

Best for

Medium to thick, curly or frizz-prone hair
A do-everything styling and finishing oil

Why it’s trending

#1 hair oil in US prestige beauty (Circana, Jan–Jun 2026), per brand

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What we love

Reliable smoothing, shine and detangling on damp or dry hair
Versatile: styling primer, finishing oil and mask booster
A little goes a long way per application
Available in Original, Light (fine hair) and Purple versions

Worth knowing

Silicone-based, with argan oil a minor ingredient
$50 for 100 ml is expensive next to look-alike drugstore oils
Strong signature fragrance

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

7.8Good

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Results30%8.2
Reviewers consistently describe smoother, shinier, easier-to-detangle hair, and the brand cites up to 118% more shine after one use in an independent study.
Formula & ingredients20%7.2
A short, silicone-led formula that performs well for slip and shine; argan oil and linseed extract appear after the silicones, and the fragrance is prominent.
Texture & experience15%8.6
A fast-absorbing, non-greasy feel and the brand's well-known signature scent make it pleasant for daily styling.
Value20%6.8
$50 for 100 ml is premium pricing, offset partly by small doses per use and cheaper alternatives that copy the formula style.
Community love15%8.4
A long-standing salon classic with years of positive creator coverage and frequent comparisons against Kérastase Elixir Ultime and drugstore dupes.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Instantly absorbing, non-greasy oil treatment (brand description)

Format

Hair oil

Fragrance

Contains fragrance — Moroccanoil signature fragrance

Size

3.4 fl oz / 100 ml

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

AoArgan oilHair & scalp — ingredient guide

What’s in it: Argan kernel oil and linseed (flaxseed) extract in a cyclomethicone and dimethicone base; no percentages disclosed.

How to use

Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends, then blow-dry or air-dry; on dry hair, use to tame flyaways and smooth ends.

Full ingredient list (INCI)7 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

CYCLOMETHICONE,
DIMETHICONE,
ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL,
PARFUM/FRAGRANCE,
LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED EXTRACT,
CI 26100 (RED 17),
CI 47000 (YELLOW 11).

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

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What people say

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4 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 mixed · 1 critical

r/Sephora

with towel dried hair use gisou honey milk, moroccanoil hair oil (the best), and occasionally lush super milk hair primer.

u/Prestigious-Bad9822r/Sephora · 2026-101Source

r/Sephora

K18 and Unite Hair are so good! I also like Gisou oil. Moroccanoil is not worth it in my opinion.

u/Entire_Kangaroo_6366r/Sephora · 2026-102Source

r/curlyhair

for oils, moroccanoil's original formula has never let me down! they also have a light formula, which honestly might work better for you.

u/SadPerspective261r/curlyhair · 2026-102Source

Marie Claire

Might weigh down fine hair, but the brand offers Moroccanoil Treatment Light as an alternative

Marisa PetrarcaMarie Claire · 2026-01Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$50.00

for 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml

Per ounce

$14.79

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

About 35% more per ounce than the typical treatments we review. Our value score: 6.8/10 for a prestige pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

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Community

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FAQ

Good questions.

What is the difference between Moroccanoil Treatment Original and Light?

Moroccanoil says Treatment Light was created for fine and light-colored hair and is a lighter formulation, while Original is recommended for medium to thick or curly hair.

Does Moroccanoil Treatment contain silicones?

Yes. The first two ingredients are cyclomethicone and dimethicone, followed by argan oil, fragrance and linseed extract.

How should I apply it?

Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends, then blow-dry or let it dry naturally. A drop or two on dry hair tames flyaways.

Can I mix it with a hair mask?

Moroccanoil suggests adding a few drops to its Intense Hydrating, Weightless Hydrating or Restorative hair masks for extra nourishment.

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