aphogee Curlific Curl Definer
aphogee Aphogee Curlific Curl Definer lists 38 ingredients on its label, 27 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)
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Polyquaternium-55
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Sodium PCA
- Glycerin
- Ceteareth-20
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Polyquaternium-10
- Keratin Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Trideceth-12
- C12-16 Pareth-9
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Fragrance
- Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citric Acid
- Polyester-11
- PVP
- Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
- Aminopropyl Dimethicone
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Trideceth-10
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Oil and polyquat system for hold, with hydrolyzed proteins for wet combing. Contains UV filters requiring stabilization. Ideal for curl definition. Factory observation: UV filters have poor water stability and photodegrade; light stabilizers and dark storage are essential.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water (AquaEau)
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholCetearyl Alcohol
- BULKING
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- ANTISTATIC
- Stearalkonium ChloridePanthenol
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-55Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateSodium PCAGlycerinCeteareth-20Cetrimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-10Keratin Amino AcidsHydrolyzed QuinoaAminomethyl PropanolTrimethylsiloxyamodimethiconeC11-15 Pareth-7Trideceth-12C12-16 Pareth-9DMDM HydantoinTetrasodium EDTAMethylisothiazolinoneFragranceAlpha- Isomethyl IononeBenzyl BenzoateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitric AcidPolyester-11PVPIsostearamidopropyl Morpholine LactateAminopropyl DimethiconeCetrimonium ChlorideTrideceth-10
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eau) | 溶剂,稀释剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-55 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/65 V/54 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Keratin Amino Acids | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Quinoa | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C11-15 Pareth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| C12-16 Pareth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 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 |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyester-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aminopropyl Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trideceth-10 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Water (Aqua
- Solvent and base; pharmaceutical grade recommended for active formulations.
- Eau)
- Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Polyquaternium-55
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner for antistatix; restricted, check compliance and compatibility.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Keratin Amino Acids
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa
- Hydrolyzed quinoa for skin conditioning and moisturization; plant-derived small molecules, generally well-tolerated.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- C11-15 Pareth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- C12-16 Pareth-9
- Not decoded yet
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Alpha- Isomethyl Ionone
- Not decoded yet
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Polyester-11
- Not decoded yet
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
- Not decoded yet
- Aminopropyl Dimethicone
- Aminomodified silicone; emulsifies well, adds slip and anti-static at 1–5%
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Trideceth-10
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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