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Curlsmith Shine Gel Versus Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel

Gel, Pomade & Wax
Gel, Pomade & Wax
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on October 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe gel, pomade & wax. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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Curlsmith Shine Gel 15 ingredients

Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel 22 ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Curlsmith Shine Gel 15 ingredients

Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel 22 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Preservative

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.

When to use

Curlsmith Shine Gel 15 ingredients

Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel 22 ingredients

1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every as_needed
7 Routines
57% use in am
43% use in pm
57% use every day

Reviews

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Curlsmith Shine Gel 15 ingredients

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Giovanni L.A. Hold Styling Gel 22 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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BubbIes

1 year ago
Review

Other than the tocopherol being high up on the ingredient list, this does what it needs to do without any sketchy ingredients.