Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tints - Powder Versus Ion Sensitive Scalp Creme Developer - 30 Volume
Updated on May 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free other styling. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tints 20 ingredients
Ion Sensitive Scalp Creme Developer 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Lime Crime Unicorn Hair Tints 20 ingredients
Ion Sensitive Scalp Creme Developer 21 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearalkonium Chloride
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Quaternium-75
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Basic Blue 3
Basic Blue 7
Basic Violet 14
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Quaternium-75, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Basic Blue 3, Basic Blue 7, Basic Violet 14
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogen Peroxide
AntimicrobialCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantDisodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Oxyquinoline Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Gluten
HumectantWater, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Ethoxydiglycol, Disodium Pyrophosphate, Methylparaben, Oxyquinoline Sulfate, Dimethicone, Phosphoric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose Gum, Glycerin, Sorbitan Laurate, Silica, Benzoic Acid, Triticum Vulgare Gluten
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
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 AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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