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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse versus IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on February 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Mousse & Foam British Brand United Kingdom
Mousse & Foam American Brand United States

Mousse & Foam

Mousse and foam products that help style hair.

Mousse & Foam

Mousse and foam products that help style hair.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
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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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does:

We don't have a description for Isobutane.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 3.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Propane.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 5.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-12 Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 6.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 7.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn more about Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 8.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 17.

7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 9.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 33.

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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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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 16.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 28.

10
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.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 17.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
What it does: Perfuming, UV Absorber
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.

In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".

While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.

However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more about Benzyl Salicylate

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 18.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 35.

12
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Curl Reviver Mousse contains this as ingredient number 20.

IGK Hair Big Time Volumizing Mousse contains this as ingredient number 36.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

20% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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