Bed Head by TIGI Small Talk Hair Thickening Cream Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Defining Leave-In Jelly
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bed Head by TIGI Small Talk Hair Thickening Cream 29 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Defining Leave-In Jelly 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bed Head by TIGI Small Talk Hair Thickening Cream 29 ingredients
L'Oréal Professionnel Curl Expression Defining Leave-In Jelly 20 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
Polyquaternium-37
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
PEG-4
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium-37, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Panthenol, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Dimethiconol, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Dilaurate, PEG-4 Laurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, PEG-4, Butylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sclerotium Gum, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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