living-proof Living proof Curl Elongator
living-proof Living proof Curl Elongator lists 39 ingredients on its label, 32 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
- Propanediol
- Squalane
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Lactic Acid
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Quaternium-91
- Jojoba Esters
- Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide
- Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Chitosan
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Polyglycerin-3
- Methylpropanediol
- Glycerin
- Pca Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Limonene
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Citronellol
- Citral
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Tocopherol
- Hydroxyacetophenone
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based system with cationic conditioners and light oils to enhance curl shine and elasticity. Includes guar derivatives for styling. Factory insight: Formulating with cationic polymers requires precise charge density control to balance slip, shine, and anti-static performance.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualanePPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateMyristyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer DilinoleateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
Other ingredients
Ethylhexyl StearateCetearyl AlcoholOctafluoropentyl MethacrylatePropylene Glycol DibenzoateBehentrimonium ChlorideButyrospermum Parkii ButterQuaternium-91Jojoba EstersHydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/PalmitamideSodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateBehenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol EstersHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxChitosanHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulosePolyglycerin-3MethylpropanediolGlycerinPca Ethyl Cocoyl ArginatePhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneHexyl CinnamalLinaloolCitronellolCitralAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide CopolymerMethylthiopropylamido Acetyl MethionineFragrance/ParfumTocopherolHydroxyacetophenone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Myristyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Quaternium-91 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Chitosan | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglycerin-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 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 |
| Pca Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate | ANTISTATIC, MOISTURISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
- PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.
- Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dimer Dilinoleate
- Quat-based conditioner for hair/skin; tacky at high levels, requires co-emulsification
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Myristyl Alcohol
- Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.
- Ethylhexyl Stearate
- Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate
- Not decoded yet
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- Organic solvent and emollient. Low volatility, potential allergen. Caution for sensitive skin; compatible with other esters.
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Quaternium-91
- Not decoded yet
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Grapeseedamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Not decoded yet
- Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
- Not decoded yet
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.
- 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
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Polyglycerin-3
- Not decoded yet
- 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
- Pca Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
- ANTISTATIC, MOISTURISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- 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%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Methylthiopropylamido Acetyl Methionine
- Sulfur-containing peptide for skin protection/antioxidant claims; verify stability and dosage in the system.
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
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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