Boots Curl Creme Versus Wavy Everyday Curl Creme
Updated on January 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Boots Curl Creme 15 ingredients
Wavy Everyday Curl Creme 23 ingredients
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Boots Curl Creme 15 ingredients
Wavy Everyday Curl Creme 23 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPiper Nigrum Fruit Oil
Masking
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Limonene
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLinalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Limonene, Sodium Chloride, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Biotin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citral
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Citric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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