BrioGeo Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream Versus Hairstory Hair Balm
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
BrioGeo Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream 30 ingredients
Hairstory Hair Balm 58 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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BrioGeo Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Leave–In Defining Cream 30 ingredients
Hairstory Hair Balm 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-37
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningKeratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Isopropyl Myristate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Keratin Amino Acids, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cetrimonium Chloride, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hydroxide, Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Oleyl Erucate
Emollient
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCandelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Heliotropine
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Oleyl Erucate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Oleate, Calcium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Heliotropine, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein yet.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a vegan protein made to mimic hydrolyzed collagen. It is created from soy, or glycine soja.
This ingredient is a humectant, meaning it helps hydrate the skin by binding to water. According to a manufacturer, it is also a great hair conditioner.
Read more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
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 Benzyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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