Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair versus MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask .
Published on May 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe hair masks. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair 26 ingredients
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair 26 ingredients
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair 26 ingredients
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetyl Esters • Phenoxyethanol • Amodimethicone • Isopropyl Alcohol • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Glyceryl Linoleate • Citric Acid • Chlorhexidine Digluconate • Trideceth-6 • Glyceryl Oleate • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Hydroxycitronellal • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citronellol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Coumarin • Safflower Glucoside • Cetrimonium Chloride • Iris Florentina Root • Glyceryl Linolenate • Parfum
Water • Stearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Parfum • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Panthenol • Glucose • Glyceryl Stearate • Acrylates Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyquaternium-37 • Ppg-1 Trideceth-6 • Steareth-2 • Caprylyl Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Isopropyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Oleate • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Chlorphenesin • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetrimonium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • CI 15985 • CI 19140 • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 1.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 2.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 14.
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%.
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 3.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 5.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 31.
Isopropyl 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 AlcoholKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 7.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 25.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 10.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 14.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 35.
Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".
Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 16.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 19.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 34.
This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 23.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumKérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair contains this as ingredient number 26.
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair 26 ingredients
MoroccanOil Intense Hydrating Mask 36 ingredients
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