Living Proof Scalp Care Density Serum Versus Virtue Topical Scalp Supplement
Updated on November 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe scalp treatments. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Living Proof Scalp Care Density Serum 29 ingredients
Virtue Topical Scalp Supplement 71 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Living Proof Scalp Care Density Serum 29 ingredients
Virtue Topical Scalp Supplement 71 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Zinc Sulfate
Antimicrobial
Quercus Robur Bark Extract
AstringentLarix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
SoothingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Glycine, Pisum Sativum Extract, Pullulan, Zinc Sulfate, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Acetyl Tyrosine, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Zinc Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Tropaeolum Majus Extract
AntimicrobialNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Dextran
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-10
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Keratin, Panthenol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Biotin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ng, PCA, Quercus Petraea Fruit Extract, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Tropaeolum Majus Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Sorbic Acid, Dextran, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, Myristyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Dimethiconol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, BHT, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is an amino acid that helps build proteins and moisturizes skin. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized as amino acids transport moisture throughout our skin.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed glycine may help our skin produce more collagen.
Learn more about GlycineLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool 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.
Learn more about ParfumPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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