Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum versus Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil .
Published on February 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Hair Serum
Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
Hair Oil
Oil-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.
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Ingredient Info
Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum 9 ingredients
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum 9 ingredients
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil 28 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum 9 ingredients
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil 28 ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Mangifera Indica Seed Butter • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Squalane • Lauryl Laurate • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Helianthus Annuus Extract • Glycerin • Peg-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Octyldodeceth-25 • Water • Cocos Nucifera Water • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Decylene Glycol • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil comes from the seabuckthorn plant. It is rich in tocopherols, tocotrienols, and plant sterols.
This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed OilAmika Blockade Heat Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumAmika Blockade Heat Defense Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum 9 ingredients
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil 28 ingredients
Usage
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Amika Blockade Heat Defense Serum 9 ingredients
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil 28 ingredients
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