Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Wild Rose Versus Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine - Made in EU
Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
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
Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Gisou Honey Infused Hair Perfume 17 ingredients
Kevin Murphy Shimmer Shine 47 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Mel
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl Myristyl Ether
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol Denat., Phenyl Trimethicone, Disiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Sodium Lactate, Glycerin, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trihydroxypalmitamidohydroxypropyl Myristyl Ether, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool, Isoeugenol, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 77491
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.Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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