Isshi The Hair Milk Silky Moist Versus SGNI Smooth Hair Milk
Updated on April 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Isshi The Hair Milk Silky Moist 70 ingredients
SGNI Smooth Hair Milk 33 ingredients
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Isshi The Hair Milk Silky Moist 70 ingredients
SGNI Smooth Hair Milk 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aminopropyl Dimethicone
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningMeadowfoam Delta-Lactone
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantHydrolyzed Silk
HumectantCetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDisodium Lauroyl Glutamate
CleansingPolylysine
Hematin
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-64
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingCeteth-20
CleansingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
MoisturisingPolyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Amodimethicone, Steardimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Gamma-Docosalactone, Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polylysine, Hematin, Polyquaternium-61, Polyquaternium-64, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Ceteth-20, Diethyl Sebacate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Alcohol Denat., PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Silk
HumectantPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dicocodimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Quaternium-18
Quaternium-33
Heptanol
Perfuming
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, PEG-8, Sorbitol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Silk, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Diethyl Sebacate, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cholesterol, Dicocodimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-18, Quaternium-33, Heptanol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterDimethicone 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.
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
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.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed SilkHydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.
Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.
Hydrolyzed Collagen is created by breaking up proteins into smaller peptide bonds. These peptides act as humectants and emollients.
Humectants are great at holding onto water, keeping skin hydrated. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
There is ongoing debate about whether hydrolyzed collagen works because it increases skin hydration. Skin hydration is also linked to elasticity and the appearance of wrinkles.
Collagen or peptide ingredients can be used in the morning or night. They will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is a great hair conditioner as well.
This ingredient can be extracted from different sources, including:
Vegan collagen is derived from yeast, bacteria, or plant sources. Vegan collagen would go by a different INCI name, such as hydrolyzed soy protein.
The results are varied.
A study from 2021 found hydrolyzed collagen increased elasticity and improved wrinkles in 1,125 participants between age 20 and 70. Another study found increased skin thickness in participants between the ages of 45 to 59.
However, It is difficult to prove that oral collagen will end up working on your skin. Many of the studies using hydrolyzed collagen also add several vitamins and nutrients into the test mixture as well.
Further studies are needed at this time.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed CollagenCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPCholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolSteartrimonium Chloride is a preservative.
We don't have a description for Dicocodimonium Chloride yet.
We don't have a description for Diethyl Sebacate yet.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateEDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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