Alterna Haircare Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Styling Mousse Versus AG Care Cloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse
Updated on May 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe mousse & foam. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alterna Haircare Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Styling Mousse 45 ingredients
AG Care Cloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Alterna Haircare Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Styling Mousse 45 ingredients
AG Care Cloud Air Light Volumizing Mousse 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropane
Vp/Va Copolymer
Polyquaternium-11
Butane
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Isobutane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingMethyl Alcohol
Solvent
Dextran
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propane, Vp/Va Copolymer, Polyquaternium-11, Butane, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Isobutane, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Polysorbate 80, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Caviar Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Methyl Alcohol, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-70
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLimonene
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientMalic Acid
Buffering
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTilia Tomentosa Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Water, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pvp, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid, Polyquaternium-70, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Limonene, Citric Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Malic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tilia Tomentosa Bud Extract, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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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