tresemme TRESemmé Curl Mousse
tresemme TRESemmé Curl Mousse lists 26 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Butane
- Isobutane
- Polyquaternium-4
- Propane
- Propylene Glycol
- Parfum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Silicone Quaternium-16
- Polysorbate 20
- Citric Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Trideceth-9
- Disodium EDTA
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Undeceth-11
- Butyloctanol
- Undeceth-5
- Sodium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
- Coumarin
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- PROPELLANT
- ButaneIsobutanePropane
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- FILM FORMING
- Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-4Silicone Quaternium-16Polysorbate 20Citric AcidCocamidopropyl BetaineTrideceth-9Disodium EDTAPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilUndeceth-11ButyloctanolUndeceth-5Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCocos Nucifera OilOpuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractCoumarinLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Polyquaternium-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silicone Quaternium-16 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Undeceth-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butyloctanol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Undeceth-5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Polyquaternium-4
- Not decoded yet
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Cationic copolymer for styling and conditioning; incompatible with anionic surfactants, often paired with DMDM Hydantoin.
- Silicone Quaternium-16
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Trideceth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Undeceth-11
- Not decoded yet
- Butyloctanol
- Ester solvent/humectant, adjusts spreadability; low volatility, may leave residue, watch for cross-sensitivity in allergy-prone users.
- Undeceth-5
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
- Prickly pear fruit extract used for hydration and antioxidants; verify extraction source to avoid staining
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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