moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse
moroccanoil Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse lists 16 ingredients on its label, 13 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
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Polysorbate 20
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Polyquaternium-72
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Polyquaternium-11
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Citric Acid
- Chlorphenesin
- Polyquaternium-70
- Caprylyl Glycol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones
Formulation view Foaming mousse with Hydroxyultaine and Cationic Polymers, enriched with Argan Oil. Aims to provide moisture and curl definition. Formulation insight: Silane-coupled protein polymer works with cationic agents to improve wet combing. The preservative system includes Chlorphenesin, requiring strict concentration control for safety in global markets.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- 香精
- Parfum/Fragrance
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-72Polyquaternium-11PhenoxyethanolTetrasodium EDTACitric AcidChlorphenesinPolyquaternium-70Caprylyl Glycol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-72 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-70 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Polyquaternium-72
- Not decoded yet
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents
- Polyquaternium-11
- Not decoded yet
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Polyquaternium-70
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
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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