Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold versus Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse .
Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Water • Decyl Glucoside • Polyquaternium-55 • Polysorbate 20 • Pvp • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycereth-2 Cocoate • Oleth-20 • Honey • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Seed Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrolyzed Silk • Panthenol • Quaternium-75 • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Citric Acid • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterMielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold contains this as ingredient number 1.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold contains this as ingredient number 7.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold contains this as ingredient number 9.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oleth-20 comes from oleyl alcohol. It is an emulsifier that helps reduce surface tension of dirt and pollutants to be washed away.
The 20 stands for the average number of ethylene oxide units.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold contains this as ingredient number 11.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumMielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold contains this as ingredient number 26.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 14.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Usage
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Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
CustardBunny
Im onnthe fence with this
On one hand its strong, smells good and makes my curls really curl and stay the entireeeee day and night!
HOWEVER,...
Im onnthe fence with this
On one hand its strong, smells good and makes my curls really curl and stay the entireeeee day and night!
HOWEVER, They make them extremly dry and frizzy and it just looks not put together. Couldve just used hairspray
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