verb Curl Defining Cream
verb Verb Curl Defining Cream lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyquaternium-37
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils
Formulation view Silicone-free curl cream using stearyl alcohol and behentrimonium to build a cationic conditioning network. Hydroxyethyl cellulose derivatives enhance hold and anti-static effects; sunflower seed extract nourishes. Contains multiple fragrance allergens. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and benzalkonium chloride. Suitable for curl styling. Note: cationic polymer buildup risk requires periodic deep cleansing; complex fragrance profile.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behenamidopropyl DimethylamineBehentrimonium ChlorideHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Other ingredients
Citric AcidIsopropyl AlcoholVp/Dmapa Acrylates CopolymerParfum/FragranceEthylhexylglycerinButylene GlycolPolyquaternium-37Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateMyristyl AlcoholSorbitan OleateBenzalkonium ChloridePhenoxyethanolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl CinnamateBenzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolGeraniolHexyl Cinnamic AldehydeHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer | HAIR FIXING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-37 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sorbitan Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Cinnamate | PERFUMING · 限制 III/81 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | 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 |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, cationic surfactant, antistatic; precipitates with anionics.
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- 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.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
- Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity
- Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative, conditioner/antistatic; hair/cutaneous use, watch concentration.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
- Cationic polymer for hair fixing; residue can build up on scalp
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Polyquaternium-37
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Lightweight emollient, low viscosity, refreshes skin feel, high compatibility.
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Fragrance ingredient; EU listed allergen, must be declared if above threshold
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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