Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm Versus MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
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 Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm 42 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
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Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm 42 ingredients
MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask 26 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Algin
Sea Water
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAminopropyl Dimethicone
Glutamic Acid
HumectantStearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides
PEG-90m
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientSteartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
PEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
CI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Oleate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Arginine Hcl, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, PEG-90m, Octyldodecanol, Steartrimonium Chloride, PEG-6 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, PEG-4 Laurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15510, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Acetamide Mea
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eugenol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Canola Oil, Parfum, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Acetamide Mea, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Steareth-2, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Eugenol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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 WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dimethicone 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 DimethiconeThis 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%.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholParfum 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterIsopropyl 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 AlcoholCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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