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Matrix 2025 Food For Soft Mousse With Shadow

Food For Soft

Food For Soft

XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse

Get XXL Teddy Bear Soft Hair For 12 Hours!
Details
Ever wanted big, Show stopping Volume But Without The Dry, Sticky Crunch? Food For Soft XXL Big 'N Soft Feeds Your Hair So It’s Full For 12 Hours. This Mousse Is Formulated with Fat Hyaluronic Acid To Plump Inner Fiber And Avocado Oil To Infuse Hair With Hydration. Hair Has Instantly 2X More Show stopping Volume, Teddy-Bear Softness, Hydration And Shine. Applied Before The Use Of Heat Tools, It Protects Hair From Heat Damage, Up To 450F. Formulated without Drying Alcohol Or Salts To Get Both The XXL Volume And Softness, On All Hair Types!
How To Use
Pump onto hands and apply, splitting damp hair into sections from top to end. Blow-dry or diffuse for amplified volume and a touch of hydration. For curls and waves allow to airdrop for definition.

Pro tip: for maximum lift, use a round brush or curlers with extra heat focused at the roots.
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU, VP/VA COPOLYMERPROPYLENE GLYCOLPOLYSORBATE 20DECYL GLUCOSIDEPOLYQUATERNIUM-11CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDEPHENOXYETHANOLCITRIC ACIDPARFUM / FRAGRANCEDISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATELINALOOLBENZYL SALICYLATETETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENESBENZYL ALCOHOLCOUMARINSODIUM HYALURONATE, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, CARVONE, LIMONENE, BENZALDEHYDE, PINENE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT
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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who should use Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse? 
What is the technology in Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse? 
Is Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse suitable for all hair types? 
Is Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse suitable for color-treated hair? 
What is the Benefit of Having No Drying Alcohol and No Drying Salt?
Is Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse silicone free? 
What is the Function of Silicone in Haircare?
Are there Benefits to Using Food For Soft XXL Big N’ Soft Volumizing Mousse on Waves or Curls when Air-Drying?

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New staple

a day ago
I’m obsessed with this mousse!!! It smells amazing and feels so nice on my hair. Makes my hair so shiny and voluminous. Obsessed with this stuff!
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Makes your hair so soft!

a day ago
This mousse is amazing! When applied to my wet hair, I can immediately feel the softness that it gives. It’s very lightweight and I feel that it really does make a difference when I style my hair. I’ve tried letting it air dry and blow drying, and every time it turns out so soft and voluminous!
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Effective!

2 days ago
Love how this mousse keeps my hair in place while keeping it soft. I get great volume that stays all day. It also does not dry out my hair. It feels great and not tacky or sticky
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Perfect hold

3 days ago
Love using this product in my son’s hair. Has a clean smell not too strong. Has a good hold without being to sticky or heavy. Give his hair a nice clean finish.
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I will finish the bottle to get a better idea of product

3 days ago
It was ok. It felt softer but there was still a crunch. It smelled nice, held up, and the bottle was well designed. It dried like other products but didn’t a sticky residue which is good.
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Response from Matrix:
13 hours ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the scent and the design of the bottle! 🌸 It’s great that you didn’t experience any sticky residue, though we’re sorry to hear there was still a bit of a "crunch" left behind. Since our formulas are highly concentrated, sometimes using a little less or ensuring the hair is very damp during application can help maintain that touchable softness. Thank you so much for your honest feedback—it truly helps us as we continue to bloom! ✨

Speechless Mouse

3 days ago
AMAZING! This product left me speechless, seriously! The foam is easy to handle and apply to hair. It is super effective and gives longevity to my hair, it is always so flat and greasy looking otherwise. It gave me full volume in my hair like I had never experienced before. Highly recommend and will DEFINITELY buy again!

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Good mousse

3 days ago
This is a nice mouse, I don’t often use a product like this but I like that it added moisture and volume. My hair is thin and fine, and I did notice some extra volume with this product without feeling weighted down.
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Hydrating and lightweight and volumizing

3 days ago
I’ve been really liking the matrix XXL Big N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse. It gives noticeable volume without making my hair, feel crunchy and sticky, and the hydration actually keeps my hair, soft and smooth instead of dry. It dries nicely with a lightweight finish, adds good body, and a little product goes a long way, so it feels worth the price.
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Response from Matrix:
13 hours ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We are so glad to hear you've found a mousse that gives you that beautiful, soft volume without the crunch! 🌸 While we love hearing about your success with Matrix, we truly appreciate you sharing what works for your hair journey. It sounds like that lightweight, hydrating finish is exactly what your hair thrives on! Thank you for being part of the family and for sharing your experience with us! ✨
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I love it

4 days ago
I have been using this formula and I love it, it feels light, nothing heavy and the smell is pleasant and long-lasting, does not weigh anything and leaves the hair voluminous and beautiful, I love it, I definitely recommend it
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Soft & Big Volume

5 days ago
I’ve tried the Matrix Food for Soft Mousse on 3 separate occasions now, & I’m honestly impressed. I have naturally silly straight hair that falls flat no matter what I use but this gave me noticeable volume with out making my hair feel crunchy, stiff, or sticky. The scent is nice & light with out being overpowering. My hair still looked & felt good for 2-3 days before needing another wash.

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Leaves my hair wavy and not frizzy

5 days ago
The only reason I gave this product 4 stars is the scent but that's just me. If you like strong fragrant hair, you will like this product. The way I use it is by applying it on my towel dried hair and making a bun using a scrunchie. I leave my hair on a bun for a few hours or until it's almost dry, then voila. I got bouncy big curls, not frizzy hair.

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Leaves hair feeling soft

5 days ago
This mousse has worked well on both wet and dry hair. I only use one or two pumps each time and get the perfect amount. It has worked perfect for taming frizz and doesnt leave my hair greasy, stiff, or sticky.

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Works good, smell is ehh

5 days ago
It's honestly as easy as putting regular mousse, but the consistency is more of a foam, than a mousse. It works very well to help your curls hydrated, and curly. Works for most of the day by itself, works best if paired with something else though. I'd recommend it if you're just trying to have soft curls, with no extra product in your hair. But I'm not a fan of the smell of it.

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Made wearing my natural hair manageable!

5 days ago
This mousse made my hair soft, and manageable. I was able to wear my hair naturally without a crazy amount of frizz, which I loved. It will help me with using heat tools less often.
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nice

5 days ago
absolutely loved this mousse. it smells so good and does not leave the hair sticky or dry. creates beautiful waves and curls depending on hair texture
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big hair and big waves

5 days ago
love the volume the mousse has given me! it gives me a nice blowout look and adds volume to my wavy hair! It absorbs really well and easy to style my hair.
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Nice hair mousse from Matrix

5 days ago
I dont use hair spray or hair moose but since i have great experience with Matrix hair products i want to give this mousse a try. When you pump the solution, it produces a white foam with a light fresh scent. I have a lot of new grow baby hair so this mousse keeps these hair in place and look very nice and neat. I prefer mousse over hair spray because it doesnt spray all over my face like the hair spray does. Overall i like this Matrix hair mousse.
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Lasts all day!

5 days ago
Absolutely love this mousse! First the smell is very pleasant and actually lasts. Using it was super easy - I applied it to my curls after washing/conditioning. I let my hair air dry and this mousse helped give my curls the boost they needed. The mousse isn’t sticky and dries without leaving a scrunch feeling. Definitely keeping this in repeat.
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Great product!

5 days ago
I was very pleased with this product. I have long hair and a lot of volume products leave my hair feeling coarse and tangled. This product left my hair smooth and full of volume. I will be using this moving forward!
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Great mousse

5 days ago
At first this product was not for me. I have fine hair and it seemed to weigh it down. Once I figured out how to use it, mainly on my roots, it was a game changer. It does leave my hair feeling hydrated and soft which I love.
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perfect!

5 days ago
this is my husbands favorite hair product. he is very picky when it comes to hair products but he loves this one bc it made getting ready way quicker
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Love this hydrating mousse

6 days ago
Love this mousse so much! It leaves my hair very soft, doesn’t weigh my curls down, and absorbed so quickly that it doesn’t leave a sticky feeling.. The scent is really nice, light and fresh. 2 pumps is all I need and so this bottle will last me a while. I have not experienced any irritation from this product, touching my scalp or skin.
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Soft, bouncy volume without the crunch or heavines

6 days ago
I’ve really been liking this mousse. A lot of volumizing products leave my hair stiff or crunchy, but this one leaves it soft and touchable while still adding noticeable volume and bounce. It doesn’t weigh my hair down, and a little goes a long way. Great for fuller-looking hair without feeling overdone.
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Perfect Hydrating mousse

6 days ago
very hydrating mouse. We always use curling mousses in this household, so this is a first time having one not specifically for curls, but this works perfect for all the curls in our household! must buy!
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Fights Frizz for a silky blowout!

6 days ago
I did really love this mousse, but when putting it at the root it did make it a little harder to style for some reason! I will say it’s extremely helpful for blowouts as it does keep the frizz at bay and hair is beautifully straight and has great volume when finished. It also smells absolutely delicious!!!

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shine your dull

6 days ago
After receiving this product it has become a staple in my hair routine. I have a very fine and dull hair texture and this mousse keeps my hair shiny and adds a slight boost of volume. I would purchase again.

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Excellent product -holds form well

6 days ago
I really liked this Mousse. I think it's been forever since I used foam product. I tried using it for both soft curls and also on dry hair before I curled it with a wand and both held up great. Smells nice. Not flakey whatsoever
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Flaked on me

6 days ago
This could have been user error, but I applied this in the same way I use other curl mousse and had so much flaking in my hair the next day. The actual curls were about the same as when I use other products but I’d rather use a different one to avoid this
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Response from Matrix:
13 hours ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We are so sorry to hear about the flaking you experienced—that is certainly not the result we want for your beautiful curls! 🌸 Since our formulas are highly concentrated, flaking can sometimes occur if the product is applied to hair that isn't damp enough, or if it's layered with certain other products. However, we completely understand the frustration of wanting a seamless routine without the worry. We truly appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us better support every unique hair journey! ✨

Surprised me

6 days ago
This product is great! It smells good and is easy to use. I utilize it in two different ways. First after I wash my hair and then blow dry it and second when I want to put my hair in a ponytail I use it to make my hair moist so it lies nice and neat with a great shine. Overall this product is awesome for me as it has multiple uses depending on what you’re doing. I will definitely buy this for myself.
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Awesome product.

6 days ago
This product has great hold. It’s not sticky and my hair still remains smooth and flexible. My hair has a bouncy texture when using it. I will get this in future.
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A Nostalgic Throwback?

7 days ago
I tried the new Matrix Food for Soft XXL, Big and Soft Moose, and honestly? It felt like a total Time Machine back into the 90s. If you’re a fan of nostalgia moose, you might want to hear how this performed on my curls. I put this to the test on both wet and dry hair to see if it lived up to the hype. While the results were a bit underwhelming for me personally, there were some definite hits and misses: The pros I actually love the consistency of the foam. It’s airy and light and it did exactly what I promised for my curls. It added noticeable volume without the dreaded crunch factor. The cons, the stickiness is real. It has that classic old-school moose feel that leaves hands and hair feeling a bit tacky. Scent profile: If you remember the smell of the hair products from the 90s, you’ll recognize this immediately while matrix officially describes the scent as a mix of sweet vanilla, buttery, toffee, and warm Amber to me. It was a total throwback to those vintage styling foams. Even with the nostalgic feel, the formula itself is modernized with some high-performance ingredients: -“fat” hyaluronic acid design, a lump, the inner hair fibers for that volume -Avocado oil added infused hydration and aim for that teddy bear softness -Heat protection a great bonus it offers protection up to 450°F, which is perfect if you’re diffusing the curls Final verdict: overall it’s a nostalgia Moose through and through. If you can get past the stickiness that specific vintage scent, the volume it provides for curls is solid and crunch free. However, if you’re looking for more modern clean filling application, this one might leave you feeling a little underwhelmed.

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Response from Matrix:
12 hours ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We loved reading your detailed "time machine" review of the Matrix Food for Soft XXL mousse! 🌸 It’s so interesting to hear about that nostalgic scent and texture—while we love a good throwback, we completely understand that the "old-school" tacky feel isn't for everyone. We’re glad to hear that the modernized ingredients like hyaluronic acid and avocado oil still delivered that "fat" volume and crunch-free finish for your curls, especially with that added heat protection bonus! Thank you so much for sharing such a thorough and thoughtful breakdown with the Pureology family. It’s insights like yours that help everyone find their perfect hair match! ✨

Did not like texture or secent

7 days ago
While this did give me hair some volume, I wasn't thrilled with the texture of my hair or the scent. I probably will not continue to use this product.
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Response from Matrix:
13 hours ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! We’re glad you were able to see some volume, but we are so sorry to hear that the texture and scent didn't quite hit the mark for you. 🌸 At Pureology, we want every part of your routine—from how it feels to how it smells—to be a luxurious experience. We understand that every hair journey is unique, and we truly appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us. Thank you for giving us a try! ✨

My new go to hair product

7 days ago
I used this product on one of my wigs and let me just say after applying it the hair no longer looked frizzy or dry. It went on smoothly and made the hair soft shiny and brought out the curl pattern and waves beautifully. It smells really good too and I’ll definitely be using this product from now on!
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Great for volume and texture for the hair

7 days ago
The packing bottle is so cute and my favorite color. The durability will last you till your next wash hair day . No more frizz just shine and volume for your hair wither for going out or just staying in at home . The texture is like a foamy white soft - definitely will tell my friends about it !!
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No heavy buildup

7 days ago
Overall a good product, no to sticky. Gives a great hold and easy to style hair. Washes out without a problem. Leaves no heavy buildup. Only negative not a huge fan of the smell.
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Food for soft

7 days ago
This hair mousse leaves my hair super hydrated, soft and shiny. The only downside is that it doesn’t hold my curls well. It gives me a lot of volume and I really love the scents!
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Highly recommend this mousse

7 days ago
Love this mousse. Smells so good, not too sticky, great for wet or damp hair! The pump is easy to press as well. It helps my light waves stay all day.
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Works

7 days ago
The volumizing mouse helped my hair to have extra volume when it usually is pretty flat. It held throughout the day and I didn't need to use much. It didn't make my hair feel heavy when it was in and I didn't notice residue after.

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