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Balea Styling Curls Lotion

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Balea

Styling Curls Lotion

moisturizer · 100 ml · Skincare

Balea Styling Curls Lotion is free of essential oils, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin, panthenol and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Geraniol) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Styling Curls Lotion

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  4. 4Polyquaternium-69
  5. 5Trimethylsiloxyphenyl DimethiconeSilicones
  6. 6Phenyl TrimethiconePhenyl Trimethicone is a silicone that gives slip, shine and a smooth feel. It helps…Silicones
  7. 7PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  8. 8Acrylic Acid/VP Cosspolymer
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  11. 11Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
  12. 12DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  13. 13PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  14. 14LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
  16. 16GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  18. 18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4058172163715, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#14), Geraniol (#16), Citronellol (#17), Linalool (#18)
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#2)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsTrimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone (#5), Phenyl Trimethicone (#6), Dimethicone (#12), Dimethiconol (#15)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Styling Curls Lotion fragrance-free?

No. Balea Styling Curls Lotion contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 18).

Does Balea Styling Curls Lotion contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Balea Styling Curls Lotion good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Dimethicone.

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