Camille Rose Honey Leave-In Versus Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil + Flaxseed Strong Hold Styling Gel
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Honey, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Curcumin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyitaconate
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingAnise Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Sodium Polyitaconate, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel, Acetic Acid, Anise Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient is also known as castor oil. It is a skin conditioning ingredient.
The star component of castor oil is ricinoleic acid, an unusual fatty acid that makes up ~80-92% of its composition.
In skincare, it is an emollient that dries down to a solid film with water-binding properties. This helps keep skin hydrated and helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
A 2026 dermatology review pulls together its broader uses:
Human clinical testing found this ingredient to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Because castor oil contains fatty acids in the C11-24 range, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
At this time, the literature does not support castor oil in regrowing hair. A 2022 systematic review found no strong evidence that it supports hair growth and only weak evidence that it improves hair shine.
Castor oil itself carries "perfuming" and "masking" function tags according to the official CosIng database. This is because of its mild odor and odor-dampening properties.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
