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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends versus REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream .

Last updated on February 27, 2024. Published on April 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both styling creams & sprays. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States
Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States

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

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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

AHA
Ceramides

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 1.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 3.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.

As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 4.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 5.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
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.

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 7.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 9.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 12.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

8
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 13.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 15.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 16.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

11
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

Learn more about Isopropyl Alcohol

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 17.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

12
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.

Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.

L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 19.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

13
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene 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.

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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 20.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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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L'Oréal Professionnel Pro Longer Renewing Cream For Lengths & Ends contains this as ingredient number 26.

REDKEN Curvaceous Curl Refiner Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.

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4% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
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9% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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