curlsmith Super Slip Pre-Biotic Primer
curlsmith Curlsmith Super Slip Pre-Biotic Primer lists 27 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- Glycerin
- Polyquaternium-10
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
- Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract*
- Fructose
- Inulin
- Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
- Hydroxypropylgluconamide
- Polyester-11
- Xanthan Gum
- Citric Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tartaric Acid
- Tocopherol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Polyquaternium-10
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment FiltrateHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
- 皮肤调理剂
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
Other ingredients
Paullinia Cupana Seed ExtractZingiber Officinale Root Extract*FructoseInulinHydroxypropylammonium GluconateHydroxypropylgluconamidePolyester-11Xanthan GumCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinTartaric AcidTocopherolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolLinaloolLimoneneBenzyl AlcoholFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract* | 皮肤调理剂,抗氧化剂,收敛剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Fructose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropylgluconamide | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyester-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | 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
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
- Yeast/rice ferment filtrate with bioactive metabolites; moisturizing and skin-conditioning; natural origin, monitor microbial stability.
- Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
- Hylocereus undatus fruit extract. Provides antioxidants and hydration. Complex natural composition requires stability testing; potential protein allergens.
- Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Stinging nettle leaf extract; low irritation, verify allergen-free if raw plant is used.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Fructose
- Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
- Cationic humectant and hair conditioner; anti-static, compatible with other cationic agents
- Hydroxypropylgluconamide
- Water-soluble humectant for hair and skin; supports internal hydration
- Polyester-11
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- 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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