Bioliss Pure Retouch Glow Hair Oil In Mist Versus Riasu Deep Moisture Cica Hair Oil
Updated on June 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both hair oils. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bioliss Pure Retouch Glow Hair Oil In Mist 24 ingredients
Riasu Deep Moisture Cica Hair Oil 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bioliss Pure Retouch Glow Hair Oil In Mist 24 ingredients
Riasu Deep Moisture Cica Hair Oil 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethyl Olivate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Triethylhexanoin, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Ethyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Diethyl Sebacate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningZein
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Gamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat., Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Diethyl Sebacate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Keratin, Zein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Gamma-Docosalactone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 TocopherolTriethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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