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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray versus IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask .

Published on September 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Styling Creams & Spray American Brand United States
Hair Mask American Brand United States

Styling Creams & Spray

Cream and spray products that help style hair. Some spray products include blowout sprays and sea-salt sprays.

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Price

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Starts at $16.60
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Starts at $36.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Disiloxane is a type of silicone.

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 2.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 3.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.

As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.

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Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 11.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 15.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 16.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.

As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.

Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.

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Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 17.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

We don't have a description for Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride.

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 18.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 23.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 26.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 28.

10
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray contains this as ingredient number 29.

IGK Hair Antisocial Leave-In Dry Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 33.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

7% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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