Curl Definer
The Living Proof Curl Definer is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 52 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Myristyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
C13-15 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Brassica Alcohol
(Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
Ricinoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
(Antistatic, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
(Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Moisturising, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters | |
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
(Adhesive, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chitosan
(Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyamide-8
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer
(Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
4
|
A
|
Glyceryl Behenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Steareth-21
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglycerin-3
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Methylpropanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Methyldihydrojasmonate
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylene Brassylate
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethyl Linalool
(Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Pinene
(Antifoaming, Fragrance) |
|
|
|
|
Amyl Salicylate
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cyclamen Aldehyde
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Myristate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ionone
(Astringent, Perfuming) |
