Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask versus Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque .
Last updated on January 02, 2024. Published on February 13, 2024
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 Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening 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, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque 87 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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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Contains Silicon
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque 87 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque 87 ingredients
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 • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Citric Acid • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate • Amodimethicone • Isododecane • Jojoba Esters • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Panthenol • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Cocos Nucifera Water • Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice • Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum • Laureth-9 • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract • Nasturtium Officinale Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Pisum Sativum Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Arginine • Alanine • Glycine • Histidine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Serine • Valine • Proline • Threonine • Aspartic Acid • Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Parfum • Cetrimonium Chloride • Trideceth-12 • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Polysilicone-15 • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Sodium PCA • PCA • Diisostearyl Malate • Polysorbate 60 • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Sodium Lactate • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Hydroxyethylcellulose • BHT • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Potassium Sorbate • Trideceth-3 • Trideceth-15 • Acetic Acid • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Benzoic Acid • Sorbic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • 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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque 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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholAmika Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 13.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinAmika Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 82.
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.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 45.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 80.
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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 16.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 69.
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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 79.
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 Soulfood Nourishing Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 48.
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Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask 21 ingredients
Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque 87 ingredients
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