Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème Versus Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème 32 ingredients
Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse 27 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curling Crème 32 ingredients
Design Essentials Almond And Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Petrolatum
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-55
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-32
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
PPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Petrolatum, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyquaternium-55, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-32, Paraffinum Liquidum, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Extract, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-11
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
PEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Abrasive
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAchras Sapota Fruit/Seed Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Polyquaternium-11, Decyl Glucoside, Cetrimonium Chloride, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-10, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, PEG-75 Lanolin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Achras Sapota Fruit/Seed Extract, Panthenol, CI 19140, Blue 1 Lake, Benzyl Benzoate, 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 Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.
As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.
Learn more about Benzyl BenzoateWe don't have a description for Butyrospermum Parkii Leaf Extract yet.
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.
Coconut fruit is naturally rich in amino acids, sugars, and nutrients including Vitamin C and small amounts of vitamin B. Malic acid can also be found in coconut fruit extract.
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.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolOlea Europaea Fruit Extract is extract from the olive fruit. Olive fruit contains hydrating ingredients such as squalene and fatty acids.
It contains the fatty acids linoleic acid, oleic and palmitic acid.
Due to this fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit ExtractParfum 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 ParfumPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract comes from the avocado.
Avocados are rich in fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.
Besides fatty acids, avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.
Learn more about Persea Gratissima Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract yet.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract is an exfoliant.
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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