Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield Versus Joico HydraSplash Replenishing Leave-In
Updated on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
Joico HydraSplash Replenishing Leave-In 29 ingredients
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Joico Defy Damage Protective Shield 41 ingredients
Joico HydraSplash Replenishing Leave-In 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Avena Sativa Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningSilicone Quaternium-16
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Dimethicone
Disodium EDTA
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingUndeceth-11
EmollientSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Butyloctanol
HumectantC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Undeceth-5
EmulsifyingC12-16 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Myristyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Arginine, Avena Sativa Peptide, Phosphatidylcholine, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Arginine Hcl, Silicone Quaternium-16, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Undeceth-11, Steartrimonium Chloride, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, PEG-4 Laurate, Butyloctanol, C11-15 Pareth-7, Citric Acid, Undeceth-5, C12-16 Pareth-9, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, PEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingBehentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-37
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Arginine Hcl, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sea Water, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phosphatidylcholine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyquaternium-37, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Gluconate, Glyceryl Laurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum
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 DimethiconeCetearyl 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.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholThis 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%.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilPhosphatidylcholine is a type of phospholipid. Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids are skin-replenishing.
This ingredient can be found in the Lecithin of soybeans.
Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilWe don't have a description for Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin yet.
We don't have a description for Arginine Hcl yet.
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 AcidIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Limonene 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 LimoneneParfum 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.
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