Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse versus Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam .
Last updated on August 17, 2023. Published on February 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Mousse & Foam
Mousse and foam products that help style hair.
Mousse & Foam
Mousse and foam products that help style hair.
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Ingredient Info
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse 13 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse 13 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam 23 ingredients
Concerns
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse 13 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam 23 ingredients
Water • Isobutane • Vp/Va Copolymer • Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Bisamino Peg/Ppg-41/3 Aminoethyl Pg-Propyl Dimethicone • Steareth-21 • Polyquaternium-11 • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Diazolidinyl Urea • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate • Propane • Sodium Chloride • Laurtrimonium Chloride • Sodium Bisulfite • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 WaterCurl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Isobutane.
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Propane.
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 5.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 ParfumCurl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCurl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 8.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse 13 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam 23 ingredients
Usage
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Curl Girl Nordic Step 5 Curling Mousse 13 ingredients
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam 23 ingredients
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