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Published on May 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe gel, pomade & wax. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel 17 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel 15 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
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel 17 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel 17 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel 15 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Vp/Va Copolymer • Propanediol • Pvp • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract • Oryza Sativa Extract • Keratin Amino Acids • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase • Carbomer • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Polyquaternium-69 • Pvp • Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Keratin Amino Acids • Oryza Sativa Extract • Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase • Parfum • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
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".
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Keratin Amino Acids.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNot Your Mother’s Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Hard Hold Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
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