curlsmith Frizz Control Duo Conditioner
curlsmith Curlsmith Frizz Control Duo Conditioner lists 36 ingredients on its label, 34 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
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Squalane
- Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Extract
- Niacinamide
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Laureth-2
- C9-12 Alkane
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Polyquaternium-10
- Pentylene Glycol
- Tocopherol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Gluconate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl CarbonateSqualane
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChloridePanthenol
Other ingredients
Cocos Nucifera Seed ButterCitrullus Lanatus Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterRibes Nigrum Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilHelianthus Annuus ExtractNiacinamideCoco-Caprylate/CaprateLaureth-2C9-12 AlkaneGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-10Pentylene GlycolTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinFragranceCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSodium GluconatePhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateIsopropyl AlcoholLimoneneLinaloolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C9-12 Alkane | SOLVENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, 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 · 1 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
- Silymarin oil phytosterol esters; emulsifier/film-former for hair, improves gloss/slippage.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter
- Not decoded yet
- Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
- Plant oil as emollient; rich in fatty acids, suitable for dry skin, no major allergens
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
- Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Helianthus Annuus Extract
- Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Laureth-2
- Not decoded yet
- C9-12 Alkane
- C9-12 alkanes; solvent and emollient. Lightweight feel, verify source and refining history.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
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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