Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream versus Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on January 09, 2024
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Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream 24 ingredients
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream 24 ingredients
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil 36 ingredients
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Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream 24 ingredients
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil 36 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Cetrimonium Chloride • Mel • Panthenol • Persea Gratissima Oil • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 42090 • CI 14700 • CI 19140
Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Lanolin Oil • Stearyl Alcohol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetrimonium Chloride • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Carya Ovata Bark Extract • Ceteareth-20 • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Mel • Panthenol • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Hydroxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Parfum • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Citral • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • CI 60730 • CI 14700
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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!
Learn more about WaterCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about ParfumCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.
This 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.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about PanthenolCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 26.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 30.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 31.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 32.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCreme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil contains this as ingredient number 36.
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Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Smoothing & Frizz Control Curl Defining Cream 24 ingredients
Creme of Nature Pure Honey Hair Food Damage Prevention 24-Hour Nourishing Cream Oil 36 ingredients
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