bumble-bumble Bumble & Bumble Curl Defining Creme
bumble-bumble Bumble & Bumble Curl Defining Creme lists 45 ingredients on its label, 39 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Petrolatum
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Ceteareth-20
- Dimethicone
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- PVP
- Squalane
- Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Pantethine
- Urea
- PEG-8 Dimethicone
- Sodium PCA
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Polyquaternium-7
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-7
- Polyquaternium-51
- Trehalose
- Myristalkonium Chloride
- Quaternium-14
- Phytantriol
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Fragrance
- Linalool
- Citral
- Limonene
- Geraniol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Chlorphenesin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholCetearyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Petrolatum
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Myristate
- ANTIFOAMING
- DimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20PVPSqualaneBeeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’AbeilleMicrocrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire MicrocristallineBertholletia Excelsa Seed OilOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilPentaclethra Macroloba Seed OilTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterPantethineUreaPEG-8 DimethiconeSodium PCACetrimonium ChloridePanthenolPolyquaternium-7Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-7Polyquaternium-51TrehaloseMyristalkonium ChlorideQuaternium-14PhytantriolPanthenyl Ethyl EtherSodium HyaluronateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateFragranceLinaloolCitralLimoneneGeraniolButylphenyl MethylpropionalChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Petrolatum | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille | 皮肤调理剂-封闭剂,成膜剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline | Not decoded yet | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Pantethine | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urea | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Red |
| PEG-8 Dimethicone | 皮肤调理剂,增溶剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristalkonium Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quaternium-14 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phytantriol | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Ethyl Ether | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Petrolatum
- Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille
- Beeswax occlusive and film former; animal-derived, contraindicated for bee product allergies.
- Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline
- Microcrystalline wax thickener/occlusive; high melt point, add hot, heavy feel if overused
- Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
- Brazil nut oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids; high emollience but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants; caution for nut allergies.
- Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
- Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.
- Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
- Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil for emollient skin/hair care; occlusive lipid
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.
- Pantethine
- Panthenine, lipophilic vitamin B derivative convertible to pantothenic acid, used for hair and skin conditioning
- Urea
- Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution
- PEG-8 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone offering slip and spreadability; helps disperse silicone ingredients, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-7
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Myristalkonium Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Quaternium-14
- Not decoded yet
- Phytantriol
- Botanical-derived humectant from phytane derivatives; enhances skin water retention
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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