Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask Versus Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Mask
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Mask 55 ingredients
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Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Mask 55 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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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 ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGmelina Arborea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOroxylum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPremna Serratifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract
MaskingStereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coumarin
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Gmelina Arborea Root Extract, Oroxylum Indicum Root Extract, Premna Serratifolia Root Extract, Solanum Indicum Root Extract, Solanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract, Stereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Water, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Coumarin, Citronellol
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%.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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 AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidParfum 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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