gel vs mousse

gel and mousse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gel	Yes	No	Yes	No
mousse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gel and mousse are synonyms defined as:

gel (noun)	mousse (noun)
a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects	toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
jellylike substance used in hair styling	a light creamy dish made from fish or meat and set with gelatin
a colloid in a more solid form than a sol	a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream

gel (verb)	mousse (verb)
apply a styling gel to	apply a styling gel to
become a gel