Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment Versus Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask
Updated on December 08, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment 36 ingredients
Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask 49 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment 36 ingredients
Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicetyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningApigenin
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Butylene Glycol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Citric Acid, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Ceteareth-20, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Crambe Maritima Leaf Extract, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, CI 42090, CI 60730
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed
HumectantVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWine Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Valine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Cellulose
AbsorbentPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silicone Quaternium-8
Trideceth-10
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Wine Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Lactic Acid, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, PCA, Citric Acid, Benzophenone-4, Lactobacillus Ferment, Calcium Gluconate, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Cellulose, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Silicone Quaternium-8, Trideceth-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 AcidIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
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 Isopropyl AlcoholParfum 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
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Color Wow Money Mask Deep Hydrating & Strengthening Hair Treatment 36 ingredients
Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask 49 ingredients
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