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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse versus Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray .

Published on June 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Mousse & Foam American Brand United States
Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

Mousse & Foam

Mousse and foam products that help style hair.

Styling Creams & Spray

Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.

Price

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Buy The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse

Starts at $5.39
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Buy Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray

Starts at $21.49

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 5.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 13.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 14.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 8.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 20.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 13.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 21.

Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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