Lupin Novegrow Stem Intensive Hair Growth Serum Versus Kérastase Genesis Anti Hair-Fall Fortifying Serum
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingBetaine
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingApigenin
AntioxidantOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Propanediol
SolventLindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Phytic Acid, Propanediol, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Caffeine, Panthenol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDiaminopyrimidine Oxide
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPiroctone Olamine
PreservativeCaffeine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingNiacinamide
SmoothingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingSafflower Glucoside
Benzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingXylitylglucoside
HumectantCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingResveratrol
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Alcohol Denat., Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Caffeine, Arginine, Limonene, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Linalool, Safflower Glucoside, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, Citral, Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, BHT, Sodium Citrate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineParfum 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 ParfumPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps make the other ingredients more soluble; it is often used to solubilize fragrances. This increases spreadability and elongates shelf life in a product.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.
This ingredient may or may not be vegan, depending on the source.
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPyridoxine hydrochloride, also known as vitamin B6, has skin conditioning properties. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is an effective anti-dandruff treatment as it reduces sebum levels and oily spots.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water