Amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask Versus Not Your Mother’s Sleep On It Overnight Hydrating Serum Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask 27 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Sleep On It Overnight Hydrating Serum Cream 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask 27 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Sleep On It Overnight Hydrating Serum Cream 21 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientEleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract
AstringentRhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Cocos Nucifera Water, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Propanediol, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Butylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Diisopropanolamino-Pg-Propyl Disiloxane/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Copolymer
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientCoceth-7
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Diisopropanolamino-Pg-Propyl Disiloxane/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Copolymer, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Coceth-7, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
C13-15 Alkane is a group of alkanes with 13 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
It is a solvent and texture enhancer. Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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Amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Hair Mask 27 ingredients
Not Your Mother’s Sleep On It Overnight Hydrating Serum Cream 21 ingredients
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