Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse versus Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse .
Published on September 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Mousse & Foam
Mousse and foam products that help style hair.
Mousse & Foam
Mousse and foam products that help style hair.
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Ingredient Info
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 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 🎉
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 ingredients
Water • Isobutane • Propane • Acrylates Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Polyquaternium-11 • Ceteareth-25 • Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Phosphate • Aminomethyl Propanol • Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Propylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Butane • Benzophenone-4 • Ethane • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citral • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Isobutane.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Propane.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 5.
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.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 15.
Benzophenone-4 is a water-soluble chemical sunscreen.
It protects in the UV-B range, but is considered a secondary UV absorber. This means that it needs to be paired with other sunscreen ingredients to provide effective protection.
Typically, it's used in cosmetic products to protect them from deterioration caused by UV rays. This is why you'll find it in a lot of products that aren't sunscreens.
Learn more about Benzophenone-4Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 ParfumNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse contains this as ingredient number 11.
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 ingredients
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse 17 ingredients
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 ingredients
Reviews
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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
Cake Beauty The Curl Whip Whipped Curl Mousse 24 ingredients
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