Frizz Defense Smoothing Spray
The Verb Frizz Defense Smoothing Spray is a misc. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). 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
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Polysilicone-29
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silicone Quaternium-18
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmaria Palmata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Trideceth-12
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-6
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-25
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxypropylgluconamide
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Propylene Carbonate
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
o-Cymen-5-ol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tartaric Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Geranyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanillin
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
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