Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream Versus Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Updated on December 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream 38 ingredients
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dae Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream 38 ingredients
Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Perfluorononyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Isopropanolamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic Acid
CleansingXylitol
Humectant
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cereus Grandiflorus Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantPhalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract
BleachingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Propanediol, Pvp, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dimethicone, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Isopropanolamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic Acid, Xylitol, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Vp/Va Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentSorbic Acid
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-7
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Vp/Va Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Panthenol, Cellulose, Sorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 19140, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AlcoholCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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