The Doux Pop Lock 5-Day Curl Forming Glaze Versus DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler - Orignal
Updated on April 29, 2025
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
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
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
The Doux Pop Lock 5-Day Curl Forming Glaze 22 ingredients
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Doux Pop Lock 5-Day Curl Forming Glaze 22 ingredients
DevaCurl Ultra Defining Gel Strong Hold No-Crunch Styler 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingAmp-Acrylates Copolymer
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Honey, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin Amino Acids, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Silk Amino Acids, Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningVp/Va Copolymer
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Polyquaternium-7
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Vp/Va Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polyquaternium-7, Tocopherol, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bisulfite, Parfum, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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