Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid Versus Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Clean Balance Anti-Pollution Water
Updated on September 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 12 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 oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid 32 ingredients
Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Clean Balance Anti-Pollution Water 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Davines Liquid Spell Reinforcing Bodifying Fluid 32 ingredients
Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Clean Balance Anti-Pollution Water 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-11
Disodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-53
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Polyester-37
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-55
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Water, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Parfum, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Polyquaternium-11, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-53, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Citric Acid, Glycine, Lysine Hcl, Polyester-37, Pvp, Sodium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Arginine Hcl, Serine, Threonine, Polyacrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-55, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Gamma-Docosalactone, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine Soja Sterols
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Soy Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Alcohol Denat., PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Soy Amino Acids, Wheat Amino Acids, Serine, Threonine, Arginine Hcl, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, 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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
The term '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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeWe don't have a description for Arginine Hcl yet.
Benzyl 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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidParfum 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.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineWe don't have a description for Soy Amino Acids yet.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Our skin uses threonine for creating collagen and elastin. Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Wheat Amino Acids yet.
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