curlsmith Effortless Waves
curlsmith Curlsmith Effortless Waves lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Propanediol
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Betaine
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Parfum
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
- Sclerotium Gum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Citric Acid
- Glycerin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Caprylic Acid
- Xylitol
- Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
- Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Laurtrimonium Chloride
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Benzyl Alcohol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Formulation view Water-based styling product with VP/VA copolymer for hold. Includes flaxseed and plant extracts for conditioning, plus polyols for moisture. Formulator observation: film-formers can irritate mucous membranes; fragrance and preservative compatibility requires stability testing.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- BINDING
- VP/VA Copolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Sclerotium Gum
Other ingredients
Sodium BenzoateSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium GluconateCitric AcidGlycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCaprylic AcidXylitolSelaginella Lepidophylla ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractPiper Nigrum Seed ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractLaurtrimonium ChlorideSodium BisulfiteLimoneneLinaloolBenzyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Seed Extract | REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Laurtrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Bisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
- Flaxseed extract for moisture and natural aroma; contains oleic acid with moderate comedogenicity, limit levels for oily skin.
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
- Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Caprylic Acid
- Medium-chain fatty acid with preservative boost and emulsification; distinct odor, irritant at high levels.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
- Extraction of Selaginella; diterpenoid esters for antioxidant care, trace additive
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
- Basil leaf extract; contains linalool, antioxidant; potential allergen, limit concentration
- Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
- Pepper seed extract for refreshment and tonic effects. Contains piperine-class compounds; high levels may cause tingering; caution for sensitive skin.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Laurtrimonium Chloride
- Quaternary cationic surfactant for antistatic and emulsification, limited preservative; moderate eye and mucosa irritation
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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