Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask Versus BrioGeo Superfoods Mega Moisture Superfood Mask - Avocado + Kiwi
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
BrioGeo Superfoods Mega Moisture Superfood Mask - Avocado + Kiwi 47 ingredients
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Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
BrioGeo Superfoods Mega Moisture Superfood Mask - Avocado + Kiwi 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCetyl Esters
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Isododecane
EmollientBrassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Volcanic Ash
Abrasive
Arginine
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingMineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Persea Gratissima Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Biotin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Isododecane, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Panthenol, Volcanic Ash, Arginine, Glycerin, Curcumin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Mineral Salts, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholThis 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%.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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.
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