Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In versus Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield .
Last updated on May 14, 2024. Published on May 02, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Leave-in Conditioner
A type of no-rinse conditioner that hydrates the hair.
Heat Protectant
These products protect hair from heat damage. Heat damage can come from curling irons, straighteners, other heat-tools, and the sun.
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Ingredient Info
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In 33 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In 33 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In 33 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Sodium PCA • Behentrimonium Chloride • Glycerin • Silicone Quaternium-22 • Dimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Quaternium-80 • Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Hydrolyzed Quinoa • C11-15 Pareth-7 • C12-16 Pareth-9 • Trideceth-12 • Keratin Amino Acids • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • DMDM Hydantoin • Parfum • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool
Water • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Myristyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Arginine • Avena Sativa Peptide • Phosphatidylcholine • Rosa Canina Fruit Oil • Tocopherol • Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin • Arginine Hcl • Silicone Quaternium-16 • Aminopropyl Dimethicone • Disodium EDTA • Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Undeceth-11 • Steartrimonium Chloride • C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate • Peg-4 Laurate • Butyloctanol • C11-15 Pareth-7 • Citric Acid • Undeceth-5 • C12-16 Pareth-9 • Glycerin • Trideceth-12 • Peg-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone • Aminomethyl Propanol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Limonene • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 1.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 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 AlcoholApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 2.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 3.
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%.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 9.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlycerinApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 10.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 31.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 12.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 13.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 21.
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone (don't worry, we cannot pronounce this either) is a siloxane polymer. Siloxane polymers are widely used as antimicrobials and texture enhancer. This ingredient is synthetically created.
As a silicone, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone helps hydrate and smooth the skin. It can also be found in hair care products.
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone is described as "non-greasy" and "silky".
Learn more about TrimethylsiloxyamodimethiconeApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 17.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for C11-15 Pareth-7.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 20.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 27.
We don't have a description for C12-16 Pareth-9.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 21.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-12.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 22.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 AcidApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 24.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 26.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 ParfumApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 28.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 41.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 29.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 39.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 31.
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield contains this as ingredient number 38.
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ApHogee Curlific! Moisture Rich Leave-In 33 ingredients
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
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