Curlsmith Shine Jelly Versus Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curlsmith Shine Jelly versus Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 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 or sulfates

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Curlsmith Shine Jelly

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair

Gel, Pomade & Wax American Brand United States

Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

Gel, Pomade & Wax

Gel, pomade, and wax 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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Starts at $27.00

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Starts at $17.12

Ingredient Info

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Curlsmith Shine Jelly 16 ingredients

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair 14 ingredients

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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Curlsmith Shine Jelly 16 ingredients

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair 14 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Curlsmith Shine Jelly 16 ingredients

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair 14 ingredients

Water • Pvp • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Panthenol • Disodium EDTA • Carbomer • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycerin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer • Peg-40/Ppg-8 Methylaminopropyl/Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Copolymer • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • Polyimide-1 • Phenoxyethanol • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Potassium Sorbate • Potassium Benzoate • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid

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

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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Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 1.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 8.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 13.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 11.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 4.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 12.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 9.

Potassium Sorbate

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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Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 14.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 10.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

Curlsmith Shine Jelly contains this as ingredient number 16.

Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair contains this as ingredient number 7.

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