Davines Love Curl Cream Versus Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength True Stretch Defining Cream
Updated on December 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
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 and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Davines Love Curl Cream 24 ingredients
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength True Stretch Defining Cream 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Davines Love Curl Cream 24 ingredients
Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength True Stretch Defining Cream 26 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid
Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-28
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Polyacrylamidomethylpropane Sulfonic Acid, Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-28, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Mica, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Esters
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCitronellol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Esters, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Sorbitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Citronellol, Citral, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ceramide AP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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