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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes versus BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In .

Last updated on November 07, 2023. Published on November 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both leave-in treatments. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 1.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 3.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Liked

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.

Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 5.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Quaternium-80.

Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 6.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

You can find hydrolyzed silk in both haircare and skincare products. According to a manufacturer, it can help improve skin and hair hydration.

This ingredient is created by adding acid or enzymes to 'hydrolyze' silk protein.

Due to the origins of this ingredient, it is not vegan. Silk is an animal product from silkworms.

Depending on the source, this ingredient can be considered cruelty-free. It is created from left-over cocoons of silkworms. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about where their hydrolyzed silk comes from.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 9.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 14.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 15.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".

Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.

Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 17.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 19.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 22.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 23.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

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 Ionone

Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 25.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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Generic Value Products Blonde Leave In Treatment Compare to It’s a 10 Miracle Leave In for Blondes contains this as ingredient number 26.

BioSilk Silk Therapy 17 Leave-In contains this as ingredient number 20.

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