Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid versus Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask .
Published on November 20, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid 43 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid 43 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid 43 ingredients
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask 29 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Isopropyl Myristate • Behentrimonium Chloride • Myristyl Alcohol • Polyester-37 • Ethyl Macadamiate • Hyaluronic Acid • Polyglutamic Acid • Squalane • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Spirulina Platensis Extract • Cocos Nucifera Water • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Isododecane • Cetrimonium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ethyl Canolate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Lauryl Alcohol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tocopherol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Propanediol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Malic Acid • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Hydroxycitronellal • Benzyl Benzoate • Limonene
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Glycerin • Helianthus Annuus Hybrid Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Honey • Quaternium-87 • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera • Caprylyl Glycol • Panthenol • Parfum • Sodium Benzoate • Propylene Glycol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil • Tocopherol • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 1.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 2.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 4.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 6.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 15.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 28.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 30.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 35.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 36.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 38.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 40.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.
Limonene 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 LimoneneAmika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid contains this as ingredient number 43.
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Hair Mask with Hyaluronic Acid 43 ingredients
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