Ion Color Brilliance Intensive Shine Demi Permanent Crème Hair Color Versus Ion Bright White Creme Lightener
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-50
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Oleth-5 Phosphate
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dioleyl Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Sulfate
PEG-15 Cocopolyamine
EmulsifyingEDTA
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Silicone Quaternium-15
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Laureth-23
Cleansing
Acetic Acid
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriticum Vulgare Gluten
HumectantSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-50, Propylene Glycol, Lauryl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Oleth-5 Phosphate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dioleyl Phosphate, Parfum, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Sulfate, PEG-15 Cocopolyamine, EDTA, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lactic Acid, Silicone Quaternium-15, Laureth-4, Linalool, Geraniol, Laureth-23, Acetic Acid, Glycerin, Citronellol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose Gum, Triticum Vulgare Gluten, Sorbitan Laurate, Silica, Benzoic Acid
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Potassium Persulfate
Ammonium Persulfate
Bleaching
Sodium Silicate
BufferingSodium Metasilicate
BufferingPetrolatum
Emollient
Sodium Persulfate
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Stearate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tetrasodium EDTA
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ceteareth-30
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum, Potassium Persulfate, Ammonium Persulfate, Sodium Silicate, Sodium Metasilicate, Petrolatum, Sodium Persulfate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Kaolin, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beeswax, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Bisabolol, Ceteareth-30, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about Silica
