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Lee Stafford For The Love Of Curls Defining Gel - 100ml

A styling by Lee Stafford. The label lists 22 ingredients, led by Pro-vitamin B5, with fragrance allergens present. View details

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1 key ingredient · Pro-vitamin B5
Free from · sulfate surfactants, drying alcohols, parabens and silicones by the decoded label
Contains fragrance allergens · 3 flagged allergens on the label

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua (Water/Eau)
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
INCI name
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
As printed on the label
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Korean name
피이지-40하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol Compounds for Cosmetic Use · Peer-reviewed safety review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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ParfumFragrance
INCI name
Parfum
As printed on the label
Parfum (Fragrance)
Korean name
향료
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrances in Cosmetics - U.S. Food and Drug Administration · regulatory reference
Fragrances and perfumes - DermNet · reference
Fragrance mix allergy - DermNet · reference
Odorant substances that trigger headaches in migraine patients - Silva-Neto et al., Cephalalgia 2014 (PubMed) · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
INCI name
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
As printed on the label
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Korean name
코포아수씨드버터|쿠푸아쿠씨버터, 쿠푸아수씨버터
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 60295) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
INCI name
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
As printed on the label
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Korean name
유차나무씨오일
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 55217) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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TocopherolVitamin E
INCI name
Tocopherol
As printed on the label
Tocopherol
Korean name
토코페롤
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Baumann LS, Spencer J. The effects of topical vitamin E on the cosmetic appearance of scars. Dermatol Surg. 1999;25(4):311-315 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) · safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
INCI name
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
As printed on the label
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Recorded CosIng functions
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 77296) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Sodium Carbomer
INCI name
Sodium Carbomer
As printed on the label
Sodium Carbomer
Korean name
소듐카보머
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 79264) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
Patch Testing to Ethylhexylglycerin: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group Experience, 2013-2018 · clinical study
Ethylhexylglycerin: a low-risk, but highly relevant, sensitizer in 'hypo-allergenic' cosmetics · case series
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Cetearyl Nonanoate
INCI name
Cetearyl Nonanoate
As printed on the label
Cetearyl Nonanoate
Korean name
세테아릴노나노에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 83693) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
INCI name
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
As printed on the label
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Korean name
에칠헥실이소노나노에이트|에틸헥실아이소소노나노에이트, 에틸헥실아이소노나노에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 33881) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Tetrasodium EDTA
INCI name
Tetrasodium EDTA
As printed on the label
Tetrasodium EDTA
Korean name
테트라소듐이디티에이
Recorded CosIng functions
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Reregistration Eligibility Decision for EDTA and its salts · US EPA safety and use assessment
Edetate sodium · US National Library of Medicine chemical database
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Linoleic Acid
INCI name
Linoleic Acid
As printed on the label
Linoleic Acid
Korean name
리놀레익애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
The Role of Linoleic Acid in Skin and Hair Health: A Review - PMC · review
Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones - PubMed · clinical study
Linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid lightens ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation of the skin - PubMed · clinical study
Lipid-dependent growth of Malassezia spp. in defined medium with single fatty acids - PMC · research study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Phenoxyethanol
INCI name
Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label
Phenoxyethanol
Korean name
페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16) · regulatory safety opinion
COSMILE Europe: Phenoxyethanol—functions, uses, and safety information · cosmetic ingredient database
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenoxyethanol · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Potassium Sorbate
INCI name
Potassium Sorbate
As printed on the label
Potassium Sorbate
Korean name
포타슘소르베이트, 포타슘솔베이트
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V: List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products · regulation
COSMILE Europe: Potassium Sorbate—preservative function and safety context · cosmetic ingredient database
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Safety Assessment of Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate · safety assessment
Allergic contact dermatitis from potassium sorbate and sorbic acid in topical pharmaceuticals and medical devices · case series
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Sodium Benzoate
INCI name
Sodium Benzoate
As printed on the label
Sodium Benzoate
Korean name
소듐벤조에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
anticorrosive
fragrance — adds scent
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V: List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products · regulation
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Benzoate—preservative function · cosmetic ingredient database
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate · safety assessment
Sodium Benzoate as an Emerging but Problematic Allergen: Retrospective Analysis of Patch Test Results in 3198 Cases · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Hydroxide—buffering function and EU regulatory status · cosmetic ingredient database
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products · regulation
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Benzyl Salicylate
INCI name
Benzyl Salicylate
As printed on the label
Benzyl Salicylate
Korean name
벤질살리실레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
uv absorber — is listed in CosIng as a UV absorber, a role that helps protect the formula from UV light
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrance allergies - allergens requiring labelling (European Commission, List A) · regulatory
Safety Assessment of Benzyl Salicylate As Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Final Report 2019) · regulatory
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
INCI name
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
As printed on the label
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Korean name
알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 알파-이소메칠이오논
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone - COSMILE Europe (EU fragrance allergen, must be labelled) · regulatory
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Limonene
INCI name
Limonene
As printed on the label
Limonene
Korean name
리모넨
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference
Contact allergy to oxidized d-limonene among dermatitis patients - PubMed · clinical study
Fragrance allergens labelling - European Commission (Cosmetics Regulation Annex III) · regulatory
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Where this label came from. 22 of 28 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

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US fragrance-allergen disclosure rules are pending; EU-regulated allergens are listed where declared.

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