Curl Defining Cream

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38 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Water/AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
3. 3Glycol StearateA waxy, pearly ingredient made from glycol and stearic acid, a fatty acid, that gives…
4. 4Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
5. 5Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
6. 6FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
7. 7DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
8. 8Phenyl TrimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicone that gives slip, shine and a smooth feel. It helps…Silicones
9. 9Polyquaternium-11
10. 10Steareth-2Steareth-2 is a fatty-alcohol emulsifier that helps oil and water blend into smooth,…
11. 11Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
12. 12Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
13. 13CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
14. 14HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
15. 15Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride
16. 16GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
17. 17Cetearyl GlucosideA plant-derived emulsifier made from cetearyl alcohol and glucose, a sugar. Its main…
18. 18Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
19. 19Diphenyl DimethiconeSilicones
20. 20Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
21. 21Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
22. 22Polyquaternium-37Polyquaternium-37 is a synthetic polymer with positive charges that cling to hair. Its…
23. 23Polyquaternium-55
24. 24PPG-1 Trideceth-6
25. 25Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
26. 26Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
27. 27Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateA light oily ester made from butylene glycol and two fatty acids. It mainly softens…
28. 28Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
29. 29Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
30. 30C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
31. 31Sodium AcetateSodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, the sour compound found in vinegar.…
32. 32Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
33. 33ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
34. 34PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
35. 35Alpha-Isomethyl IononeA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft floral, violet-like scent. Its main job is…Labelled fragrance allergens
36. 36Benzyl BenzoateBenzyl Benzoate is a clear, oily liquid with a mild, sweet scent. It mainly helps…Labelled fragrance allergens
37. 37HydroxycitronellalA lab-made fragrance ingredient whose main job is giving products a fresh, floral…Labelled fragrance allergens
38. 38LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Moroccanoil product page, uk.moroccanoil.com/products/curl-defining-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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