Garnier Hair Honey Repairing Serum Versus Kérastase Résistance Sérum Thérapiste Hair Serum
Updated on April 23, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair serums. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Garnier Hair Honey Repairing Serum 20 ingredients
Kérastase Résistance Sérum Thérapiste Hair Serum 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Garnier Hair Honey Repairing Serum 20 ingredients
Kérastase Résistance Sérum Thérapiste Hair Serum 36 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-10
CleansingMel
EmollientCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Amodimethicone
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyquaternium-37
Trideceth-5
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientSteareth-20
CleansingCetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLinalool
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Trideceth-10
CleansingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Glycine
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Serine
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningIsoeugenol
Perfuming
Safflower Glucoside
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Trehalose
Humectant
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Trideceth-5, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Steareth-20, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Linalool, Glycerin, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Citronellol, Trideceth-10, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Geraniol, Glycine, Arginine, Proline, Tyrosine, Glutamic Acid, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Serine, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Isoeugenol, Safflower Glucoside, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Trehalose, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare.
In haircare, this ingredient:
- Adds shine
- Protects color
- Offers thermal protection
- Boosts hair strength
- Does not build up as easily
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 AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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.
Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.
Phenyl Trimethicone is used as an emollient and prevents products from foaming.
As an emollient, it helps trap moisture in the skin. It is considered an occlusive.
Learn more about Phenyl TrimethiconeWe don't have a description for Trideceth-10 yet.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-5 yet.
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!
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