Better Not Younger Superpower+ Advanced Hair Densifying Scalp Serum Versus Kérastase Spécifique Serum Potentialiste
Updated on September 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Better Not Younger Superpower+ Advanced Hair Densifying Scalp Serum 26 ingredients
Kérastase Spécifique Serum Potentialiste 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Better Not Younger Superpower+ Advanced Hair Densifying Scalp Serum 26 ingredients
Kérastase Spécifique Serum Potentialiste 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Quercus Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSophora Japonica Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Vinegar
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Quercus Serrata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sophora Japonica Extract, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 21, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Vinegar, Dicalcium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMannose
HumectantPolysorbate 21
Emulsifying
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Mannose, Polysorbate 21, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Faex Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Linalool, Citral, Parfum
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 WaterPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolysorbate 21 isn't fungal acne safe.
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.
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 LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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