Kérastase Specifique Bain Prevention Shampoo Versus Sachajuan Shine Serum
Updated on March 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kérastase Specifique Bain Prevention Shampoo 23 ingredients
Sachajuan Shine Serum 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kérastase Specifique Bain Prevention Shampoo 23 ingredients
Sachajuan Shine Serum 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citronellol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Acetate, Polyquaternium-10, Salicylic Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Piroctone Olamine, Tartaric Acid, Citronellol, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.
Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.
Learn more about Hexyl CinnamalLinalool 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 LinaloolParfum 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.
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