Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Hair Mask Versus Kerasilk Strengthening Mask
Updated on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 8 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Kerasilk Strengthening Mask 43 ingredients
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Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Kerasilk Strengthening Mask 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil Ferment Extract
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantNephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Quaternium-80
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Pseudozyma Epicola/Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil/Sweet Almond Oil Ferment Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Persea Gratissima Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipalmitoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Behenyl/Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-80, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 19140, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzoic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sorbic Acid, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyquaternium-37
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-11
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingTetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Ethyl Linalool
Masking
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
MaskingLinalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingVanillin
Masking
Cyclamen Aldehyde
MaskingMaltol
MaskingBenzyl Acetate
Masking
Octahydrocoumarin
Perfuming
Ethyl Vanillin
MaskingSandalore
Geraniol
Perfuming
2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate
Masking
8-Cyclohexadecenone
Perfuming
Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate
Perfuming
P-Menthan-7-Ol
Masking
Delta-Damascone
Masking
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
Perfuming
Water, Alcohol Denat., Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-37, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Glucomannan, Isopropyl Myristate, Lauryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Ethyl Linalool, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalyl Acetate, Ethylene Brassylate, Vanillin, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Maltol, Benzyl Acetate, Octahydrocoumarin, Ethyl Vanillin, Sandalore, Geraniol, 2-T-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate, 8-Cyclohexadecenone, Cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate, P-Menthan-7-Ol, Delta-Damascone, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal
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 WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholThis ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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