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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque versus Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher .

Published on April 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe conditioners. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 6.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 14.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 28.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 15.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 16.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque contains this as ingredient number 19.

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

26% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
23% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque 19 ingredients

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Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 30 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Soft (2) Waves (2)
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Butter

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Deeply conditioning and multi-use. I was surprised by just how moisturising and conditioning this product is despite not containing silicones...

Deeply conditioning and multi-use. I was surprised by just how moisturising and conditioning this product is despite not containing silicones (which my favourite hair care products do). It's really nice to apply and makes my hair super soft. Lasted ages too, you don't need a lot!

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AnaRitaSantos

2 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I really liked this deep conditioner. I have fine wavy hair and it gave all the moisture and hydration my hair needs without weighting it down. My...

I really liked this deep conditioner. I have fine wavy hair and it gave all the moisture and hydration my hair needs without weighting it down. My hair felt shiny, soft and balanced.

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