Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold Versus The Doux Bee Girl Crazy-Sexy-Curl Honey Setting Foam
Updated on June 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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
The Doux Bee Girl Crazy-Sexy-Curl Honey Setting Foam 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Curl Defining Mousse with Hold 26 ingredients
The Doux Bee Girl Crazy-Sexy-Curl Honey Setting Foam 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyquaternium-55
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Oleth-20
CleansingHoney
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-75
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
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, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Quaternium-75, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-55
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium EDTA
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOleth-20
CleansingParfum
Masking
Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantBenzoic Acid
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Polyquaternium-55, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Pvp, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Silk Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleth-20, Parfum, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Caramel, Benzoic Acid, Coumarin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBenzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycereth-2 Cocoate can be bad for dry skin.
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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
We don't have a description for Polyquaternium-55 yet.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.
Pvp is less effective in high-humidity. It tends to draw moisture, but this moisture dismantles the structure and "hold".
We don't have a description for Silk Amino Acids yet.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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