Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused Versus Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray
Updated on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken and Lift Spray 16 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-37
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Silicone Quaternium-18
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Quaternium-33
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Silicone Quaternium-18, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Trideceth-12, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Parfum, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Coumarin, Quaternium-33, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Hydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.
Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.
As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed KeratinParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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