curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
curlsmith Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam lists 26 ingredients on its label, 23 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
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Lentinus Edodes Extract*
- Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
- Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract*
- Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
- Glycerin
- Panthenol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Disodium EDTA
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Geraniol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- BINDING
- VP/VA Copolymer
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineHydrolyzed Rice Protein
- ASTRINGENT
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit ExtractPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Other ingredients
Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed ExtractLentinus Edodes Extract*Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract*GlycerinPanthenolPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTACitric AcidSodium BenzoatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideLinaloolLimoneneGeraniolBenzyl AlcoholFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Lentinus Edodes Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 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 |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 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
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data
- Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract offering emollience, astringency, and subtle scenting in leave-on and rinse-off formulas.
- Lentinus Edodes Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
- Botanical extract with astringent and skin conditioning properties
- Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
- Kale leaf extract for humectancy/skin conditioning; rich in polyphenols; check solvent residues.
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
- Antioxidant/humectant fruit extract; keep away from high heat to preserve activity
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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