Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser versus JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo .
Published on January 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe shampoos. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate • Betaine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract • Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract • Piper Nigrum Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil • Propanediol • Glycerin • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-10 • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Lauryl Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Coco-Glucoside • Hydrogenated Farnesene • Glycerin • Panthenol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Glyceryl Oleate • Tristearyl Citrate • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Sodium Gluconate • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Parfum • Coumarin • Limonene • Linalool
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.
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 WaterCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 4.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 14.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 ParfumCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 LimoneneCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 LinaloolCurlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
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Curlsmith Essential Moisture Cleanser 26 ingredients
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At the time of using this my hair was dry and easily tangled, I have type 2A wavy hair that had been recently dyed and my hair didn't take it well....
At the time of using this my hair was dry and easily tangled, I have type 2A wavy hair that had been recently dyed and my hair didn't take it well. I was looking for something gentle as to avoid further damage but I can't say this was successful - this was advertised as being good for any hair type and thought it would be worth a shot. Unfortunately this just isn't effective at cleansing and my hair would get oilier much quicker than usual. I've since found non-drying shampoos that are still effective, this just wasn't a win. I don't think co-washing is for me. The price point is better than others I've tried but definitely very expensive for shampoo nonetheless.
JVN Nurture Hydrating Shampoo 24 ingredients
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