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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask versus The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on April 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Hair Mask American Brand United States
Hair Serum British Brand United Kingdom

Hair Mask

Hair masks provide intense nourishment to your hair and usually need to be washed out. They can be used to treat specific hair conditions.

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.

The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment contains this as ingredient number 17.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 21 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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BrittanyBotkins_920

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Repaired my extremely bleach damaged hair as well as both of their shampoos.

The INKEY List Peptide Volumizing Hair Treatment 20 ingredients

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