Fekkai Super Strength+ Mask Versus Grow Gorgeous Hair Density Serum Intense
Updated on December 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Fekkai Super Strength+ Mask 48 ingredients
Grow Gorgeous Hair Density Serum Intense 44 ingredients
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Fekkai Super Strength+ Mask 48 ingredients
Grow Gorgeous Hair Density Serum Intense 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Phenylalanine
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingQuaternium-91
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
C12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, PCA Dimethicone, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Sodium PCA, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Quaternium-91, Myristyl Myristate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C12-16 Pareth-9, Trideceth-12, C11-15 Pareth-7, Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Coumarin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentGlycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dextran
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Zinc Chloride
SoothingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract, Gluconolactone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dextran, Limonene, Linalool, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Zinc Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
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 WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseCitric 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 AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Parfum 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.
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