Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème versus MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream .
Last updated on March 29, 2024. Published on May 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Styling Creams & Spray
Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.
Styling Creams & Spray
Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.
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Ingredient Info
John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème 28 ingredients
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème 28 ingredients
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème 28 ingredients
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream 28 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dimethicone • Ceteareth-20 • Stearyl Alcohol • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Diazolidinyl Urea • Propylene Glycol • Phenyl Trimethicone • Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Parfum • Dimethiconol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetrimonium Chloride • Dipropylene Glycol • Quaternium-91 • Cetrimonium Methosulfate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Lactic Acid • Malic Acid • Linalool • Limonene • Sodium Hydroxide • Hexyl Cinnamal • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Geraniol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycol Stearate • Cetyl Alcohol • Parfum • Dimethicone • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Ceteareth-20 • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Polyquaternium-11 • Polyquaternium-37 • Polyquaternium-72 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Eugenol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterJohn Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholJohn Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 2.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 3.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 4.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate is a mixture of Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate and Propylene Glycol Dicaprate.
It is an emollient and helps hydate the skin.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 6.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about ParfumJohn Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 11.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalJohn Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 18.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 LinaloolJohn Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 21.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème contains this as ingredient number 28.
MoroccanOil Curl Defining Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème 28 ingredients
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème 28 ingredients
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