Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream
The Ouidad Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream is a misc. Our analysis of its 37 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (86/100). 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
|
B
|
Polyquaternium-37
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
(Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Silk
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silybum Marianum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Isodecyl Oleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Oleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyquaternium-11
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyquaternium-46
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C11-15 Pareth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-6
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Quaternium-80
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
6
|
B
|
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
(Preservative) |
|
7
|
A
|
DMDM Hydantoin
(Preservative) |
|
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
