amika Curl Corps
amika Amika Curl Corps lists 35 ingredients on its label, 29 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/Eau/Aqua
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Behentrimonium Chloride*
- Tapioca Starch
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
- Panthenol
- Tocopherol
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Cetrimonium Chloride*
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sorbic Acid
- Ceteareth-20
- Laureth-4
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Propylene Glycol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Malic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Limonene
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholPPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Tapioca Starch
- FILM FORMING
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Behentrimonium Chloride*Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed OilTocopherolLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat StarchCetrimonium Chloride*PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolSorbic AcidCeteareth-20Laureth-4Ethyl MacadamiateAminomethyl PropanolPropylene GlycolSodium BenzoateMalic AcidCitric AcidBenzoic Acid1,2-HexanediolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateIsopropyl AlcoholFragrance/ParfumBenzyl BenzoateHydroxycitronellalLimoneneCitronellolCoumarin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Eau/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tapioca Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Avena Sativa Peptide | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Chloride* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethyl Macadamiate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Malic Acid | BUFFERING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 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 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Eau/Aqua
- Water, the base solvent; must meet microbial standards, the primary component in most formulations.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Behentrimonium Chloride*
- Not decoded yet
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.
- Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Avena Sativa Peptide
- Soothing/humectant peptide for skin and hair; good for sensitive formulas, often paired with oat extract.
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
- Hydrolyzed jojoba protein for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight, low irritancy.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Cationic conditioning agent providing antistatic benefits and smoothness; common in hair conditioners, note anion surfactant compatibility.
- Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Chloride*
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Ethyl Macadamiate
- Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Malic Acid
- AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
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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