Comparison between Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Gelly vs. Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Water
2
Pvp
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
3
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
3
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
4
Sodium Hyaluronate
4
Glycerin
5
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
5
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
6
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
6
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
7
Thymus Vulgaris (Common Thyme) Leaf Extract
7
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
8
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Extract
8
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Uniqueness12 out of 23
52.2%
Uniqueness17 out of 28
60.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 23
39%
chemical
12 out of 23
52%
natural
13 out of 28
46%
chemical
13 out of 28
46%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Sodium Hyaluronate#4Panthenol#10Glycerin#17
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Linalool#20Limonene#21
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#9Panthenol#20
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#3Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#10Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil#13Limonene#26Linalool#27

Detailed view

Curlsmith Hydro Style Flexi Gelly vs. Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Pvp

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

Position 3

#3PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Cleansing
Soothing
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps ingredients to mix better. It has nice cleansing activity helping to remove sebum and dirt from the surface of your skin. It's also responsible for making soft foam in soaps, shower gels, etc. Despite it having "PEG" in the title, it's considered to be safe.

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#3Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Masking, Solvent
Antioxidants
Softening
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
Tones up skin
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil protects the skin from dryness. It’s a very effective organic moisturizer. In hair care, it creates a protective film around hair protecting it. It has slight comedogenic activity, meaning the product may clog pores if there is too much Coconut oil in it.

Position 4

#4Sodium Hyaluronate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.

Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Anticellulite
Antiviral
Tones up skin
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.

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#5Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Origin: chemical
Role: Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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