kms Curl Up Wave Foam
kms KMS Curl Up Wave Foam lists 25 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Isopentane
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Isobutane
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Panthenol
- Laureth-23
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- PVP
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Butane
- Pentane
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Propane
- Sorbitol
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Linalool
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Limonene
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesContains alcoholContains PEGContains mineral oilContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- PROPELLANT
- IsopentaneIsobutane
- BINDING
- VP/VA Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Mentha Piperita Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Other ingredients
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn StarchPanthenolLaureth-23Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate CopolymerPVPPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilAminomethyl PropanolButanePentaneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePropaneSorbitolDiazolidinyl UreaFragrance/ParfumLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateLimonene
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopentane | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 2 · – | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-23 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PVP | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Pentane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Isopentane
- Volatile solvent/propellant for aerosols; flammable, respiratory irritant, not for face/eye products
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
- Bitter orange flower extract for skin conditioning; distinct from essential oil, mainly water-soluble components.
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Laureth-23
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Gelling thickener; often used in pre-emulsion water phase, can chelate fragrances
- PVP
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.
- Pentane
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
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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