Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt, Smooth & Hold Multi-Styling Mousse Versus Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
Updated on January 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 9 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt, Smooth & Hold Multi-Styling Mousse 16 ingredients
Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt, Smooth & Hold Multi-Styling Mousse 16 ingredients
Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam 29 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Honey
Humectant
Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-11
Vp/Va Copolymer
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Honey, Yogurt Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-11, Vp/Va Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Tuna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWe don't have a description for Vp/Va Copolymer yet.
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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