JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream Versus Verb Curl Foaming Gel
Updated on May 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream 29 ingredients
Verb Curl Foaming Gel 34 ingredients
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JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream 29 ingredients
Verb Curl Foaming Gel 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Farnesene
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Methyl Ionones
MaskingEugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Maltodextrin/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Coumarin, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Methyl Ionones, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Polyquaternium-10
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Flower
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Carnosine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Acetate
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polyquaternium-10, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Carnosine, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTocopherol (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.
Learn more about TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Parfum 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 ParfumCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
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 LinaloolLimonene 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 LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream 29 ingredients
Verb Curl Foaming Gel 34 ingredients
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JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Hair Cream 29 ingredients
Out of all the products I’ve tried for my hair this gave me the best results. My loose wave pattern is more defined. I also l pair it with the Ouai hair oil and it makes my hair look so silky and smooth.
It lasts up a few days before I have to refresh it once again and I do so with just a few spritz of water. Then on wash days I just make sure to shampoo my hair really well by doing a double Show more
100% my hair holy grail. I recommend this to anyone will wavy or curly hair. On days I only want to have one product (as opposed to a leave in conditioner, curl cream. and curl gel), I’ll run this through my hair. Brings out my natural pattern so nicely. Smells incredible, too.
