Luseta Perfect Bonding N°3 Restoring Leave-In Cream Versus Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused
Updated on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe leave-in treatments. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Luseta Perfect Bonding N°3 Restoring Leave-In Cream 22 ingredients
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
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Luseta Perfect Bonding N°3 Restoring Leave-In Cream 22 ingredients
Color Wow Dream Cocktail Coconut-Infused 24 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Steartrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Steartrimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate, Propylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-37
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientC10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Silicone Quaternium-18
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPPG-1 Trideceth-6
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantParfum
Masking
Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Skin ConditioningCoumarin
Perfuming
Quaternium-33
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyquaternium-37, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, C10-40 Isoalkylamidopropylethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Silicone Quaternium-18, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Trideceth-12, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-6, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Parfum, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin, Coumarin, Quaternium-33, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCetearyl 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 AlcoholWe don't have a description for Trideceth-12 yet.
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is an ammonium salt. It is mainly used to prevent static in haircare products as a surfactant.
Surfactants have differing ends: one side is hydrophilic while the other end is hydrophobic.
Surfactants also help your cleansers remove pollutants more easily from the skin.
Learn more about Behentrimonium MethosulfateParfum 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 ParfumBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
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 Benzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol 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.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
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 Cocos Nucifera OilIngredient Ratings
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