It’s a 10 Silk Express Miracle Silk Hair Mask Versus Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack
Updated on January 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both hair masks. They have a total of 8 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 sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
It’s a 10 Silk Express Miracle Silk Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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It’s a 10 Silk Express Miracle Silk Hair Mask 37 ingredients
Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack 35 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C15-23 Alkane
SolventParfum
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Keratin Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Methylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylparaben
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C15-23 Alkane, Parfum, Methyl Gluceth-20, C13-14 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Nitrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Keratin Amino Acids, Sodium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Silk, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Glyoxal, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Butylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingQuaternium-18
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmodimethicone
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Extract
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acorus Calamus Root Extract
Perfuming
Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantChrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Quaternium-18, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Amodimethicone, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Mentha Arvensis Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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%.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone 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 DimethiconeHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseLinalool 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 ParfumPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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