Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment Versus Unite Hair 7Seconds Shampoo
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients
Unite Hair 7Seconds Shampoo 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients
Unite Hair 7Seconds Shampoo 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carica Papaya Fruit
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Mel
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Masking
Acetic Acid
BufferingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Lactic Acid, Silica, Glycine Soja Oil, Pectin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carica Papaya Fruit, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sorbic Acid, Cinnamal, Mel, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eugenol, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Beta-Carotene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bromelain, Papain, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Acetic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, CI 75810
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Quaternium-80
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-22
Laureth-2
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingLauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingLaureth-3
EmulsifyingSodium Sulfate
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycereth-26, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Panthenol, Quaternium-80, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-22, Laureth-2, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Laureth-3, Sodium Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Trideceth-12, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cinnamal is an aromatic aldehyde. It is naturally occurring in the spice known as cinnamon.
Cinnamal is a known EU allergen, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool 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 LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment 38 ingredients
Unite Hair 7Seconds Shampoo 53 ingredients
