Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Fragrance And Protein Free Sculpting Gel Versus Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Jelly
Updated on July 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe gel, pomade & wax. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Fragrance And Protein Free Sculpting Gel 12 ingredients
Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Jelly 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Fragrance And Protein Free Sculpting Gel 12 ingredients
Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Jelly 23 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Pvp, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Pvp 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".
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!
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