Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp Versus Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18%

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp versus Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on October 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18%

Hair Serum French Brand France

Hair Loss Indian Brand India

Hair Serum

Liquid-based hair treatment to help nourish the hair.

Hair Loss

Products to help treat hair loss and thinning hair.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp 29 ingredients

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% 37 ingredients

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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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp 29 ingredients

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% 37 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (5)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp 29 ingredients

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% 37 ingredients

Water • Alcohol Denat. • Arginine • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Citric Acid • Niacinamide • Calcium Pantothenate • Caffeine • Limonene • Pyridoxine Hcl • Linalool • Polyquaternium-11 • Safflower Glucoside • Benzyl Salicylate • Coumarin • Citral • Benzyl Alcohol • Xylitylglucoside • Citronellol • Benzyl Benzoate • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Zingiber Officinale Water • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Resveratrol • Tocopherol • BHT • Sodium Citrate • Parfum

Butylene Glycol • Water • Dextran • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 • Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract • Propanediol • Arginine • Glycine Soja Germ Extract • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Glycerin • Ppg-26-Buteth-26 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Apigenin • Oleanolic Acid • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 • Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract • Isomalt • Sodium Metabisulfite • Larix Europaea Wood Extract • Glycine • Zinc Chloride • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Saccharide Isomerate • Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract • Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract • Capryloyl Glycine • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

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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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 1.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 2.

Arginine

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 3.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 7.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

What it does: Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.

This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 4.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 16.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 5.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 36.

Xylitylglucoside

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.

Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 18.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 27.

Anhydroxylitol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.

Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.

This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).

According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.

This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 21.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 28.

Xylitol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 22.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 29.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Kérastase Genesis Strengthening Serum for Hair and Scalp contains this as ingredient number 28.

Minimalist Hair Growth Actives 18% contains this as ingredient number 37.

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