Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque versus Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque .
Last updated on February 08, 2024. Published on February 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both hair masks. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque 54 ingredients
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque 54 ingredients
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 54 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Amodimethicone • Cetyl Esters • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Biotin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Pyridoxine Hcl • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract • Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Undaria Pinnatifida Extract • Glycine Soja Oil • Keratin Amino Acids • Lactose • Glycerin • Tapioca Starch • Cellulose • Jojoba Esters • Alcohol • Isopropyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Cetrimonium Chloride • Silicone Quaternium-18 • Trideceth-3 • Trideceth-6 • Trideceth-12 • Trideceth-15 • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Acetic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • BHT • Sodium Metabisulfite • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Sorbic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Parfum • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • CI 77891 • CI 77492
Water • Cetyl Alcohol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Amodimethicone • Behentrimonium Methosulfate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer • Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Cetyl Esters • Quaternium-87 • C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Keratin • Hydrolyzed Keratin • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract • Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter • Tocopherol • C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Caprylyl Glycol • BHA • Trideceth-3 • Trideceth-15 • Acetic Acid • Dimethicone • Laureth-23 • Laureth-4 • Salicylic Acid • Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer • C12-13 Pareth-23 • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Phosphate • Polysorbate 60 • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Cetrimonium Chloride • Sodium Chloride • Isopropyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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.
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 WaterKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque 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 AlcoholKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.
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%.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 4.
Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 23.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does 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.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AlcoholKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 30.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 48.
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.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 32.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 46.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-3.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 34.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-15.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 29.
Acetic Acid is created during the process of fermenting ethanol. It is used to help adjust the pH of cosmetics.
The pH of your skin is important to maintaining a healthy barrier. This barrier keeps your skin hydrated and protects your skin from external factors such as bacteria.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 39.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Kevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 43.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 52.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 48.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 AcidKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 49.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 ParfumKevin Murphy Hydrate-Me Masque contains this as ingredient number 50.
Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque contains this as ingredient number 53.
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