living-proof Living proof Curl Shampoo
living-proof Living proof Curl Shampoo lists 46 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/Aqua/Eau
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Stearate
- Propanediol
- Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide
- Jojoba Esters
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Maltooligosyl Glucoside
- PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
- Chitosan
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Sodium Cocoyl Threoninate
- Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
- Polyquaternium-47
- Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
- Bis- Dimonium Methosulfate
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
- Polyquaternium-22
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Methylpropanediol
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
- Polyglycerin-3
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Citronellol
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl StearateJojoba Esters
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Other ingredients
Babassuamidopropyl HydroxysultaineSunfloweroyl MethylglucamideMaltooligosyl GlucosidePPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether DistearateChitosanHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateSodium Cocoyl ThreoninateOctafluoropentyl MethacrylatePolyquaternium-47Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl MethionineBis- Dimonium MethosulfateDisodium Cocoyl GlutamateLauryl/Myristyl PolyricinoleateHydrogenated Starch HydrolysateGlyceryl Caprylate/CapratePolyquaternium-22Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateMethylpropanediolGlycerinPropylene GlycolPotassium Cetyl PhosphatePEG-75 Shea Butter GlyceridesPolyglycerin-3PEG-120 Methyl Glucose TrioleateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerFragrance/ParfumRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSodium HydroxideCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenoneLimoneneHexyl CinnamalLinaloolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Maltooligosyl Glucoside | BINDING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chitosan | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Cocoyl Threoninate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-47 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Bis- Dimonium Methosulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-22 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyglycerin-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cetyl Stearate
- Emollient and emulsifier, can be slightly greasy at high levels
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Sunfloweroyl Methylglucamide
- Not decoded yet
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.
- Maltooligosyl Glucoside
- Hydrophilic humectant and film former at 0.1–1%; low irritation, suitable for all skin types
- PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate
- Not decoded yet
- Chitosan
- Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Cocoyl Threoninate
- Not decoded yet
- Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-47
- Not decoded yet
- Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
- Sulfur-containing peptide for skin protection/antioxidant claims; verify stability and dosage in the system.
- Bis- Dimonium Methosulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.
- Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Humectant for hydration and film formation; 1-5%, monitor microbial contamination
- Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate
- Glyceride ester, emulsifier and conditioning; 1–5% typical, low irritancy
- Polyquaternium-22
- Not decoded yet
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
- Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.
- PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
- PEG-based emulsifier and conditioning agent, water-soluble, note PEG reactivity.
- Polyglycerin-3
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- 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
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- 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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