devacurl No-Poo® Decadence
devacurl DevaCurl No-Poo® Decadence lists 23 ingredients on its label, 20 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
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Laureth-4
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Propylene Glycol
- Cyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Melissa Officinalis Extract
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Citric Acid
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyquaternium-7
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Silicone-free conditioner alternative centered on cationic agents with grape seed oil and botanicals. Factory note: Lacking anionic surfactants, cleansing relies on cationics, posing residue risks for oily scalps. Emulsion viscosity must be carefully controlled for ease of rinsing. Good for low-manipulation methods.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Other ingredients
Laureth-4Cyperus Esculentus Tuber ExtractMelissa Officinalis ExtractHumulus Lupulus ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus ExtractChamomilla Recutita ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractCocamidopropyl BetaineCitric AcidXanthan GumPolyquaternium-7Diazolidinyl UreaIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Quinoa | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Humulus Lupulus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPERSPIRANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 1 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Cyperus Esculentus Tuber Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Hydrolyzed quinoa for skin conditioning and moisturization; plant-derived small molecules, generally well-tolerated.
- Melissa Officinalis Extract
- Melissa extract for skin conditioning; contains essential oil components, monitor allergenicity
- Humulus Lupulus Extract
- Hops extract: antimicrobial/antiperspirant/conditioner/fragrance; test on sensitive skin.
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
- Cymbopogon schenanthus extract; citral source; natural fresh scent, allergen
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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